Caroline Flint MP, Labour’s Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary, commenting on the Annual Energy Statement, said:

“It’s another day, another policy that will do nothing to help people with their bills this winter. Hard-pressed energy customers struggling with the cost of living need action now, not endless reviews and consultations from an out-of-touch Government that refuses to stand up to the energy companies.

“What we need now is a price freeze because this is the only way we can deal with the energy companies overcharging. Labour’s energy freeze will save money for 27 million households and 2.4 million businesses, and our plans to reset the market will deliver fairer prices in the future.”