Tom Greatrex MP, Labour’s Shadow Energy Minister, commenting on SSE’s half yearly results, said:

“Just days before their price hike hits millions of households, these profits and the above inflation rise in dividends to shareholders raise yet more questions about whether this market is really working for consumers.

“Labour’s price freeze will save money for 27 million homes and 2.4 million businesses and our reforms will deliver fairer prices in the future.”