Debates between Richard Burgon and Elizabeth Truss during the 2019-2024 Parliament

UK Energy Costs

Debate between Richard Burgon and Elizabeth Truss
Thursday 8th September 2022

(2 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Elizabeth Truss Portrait The Prime Minister
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My right hon. Friend makes an extremely good point. The reality is that we cannot tax our way to growth. The policy that I am setting out today is all about helping people with their energy costs, as I promised, and making sure that we have the long-term energy supplies that we need for our country.

Richard Burgon Portrait Richard Burgon (Leeds East) (Lab)
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Just six months ago, households faced energy bills of £1,300. We are today being told that fixing prices at £2,500 is the best the Government can do. It is not, so why is the Prime Minister putting private energy profits ahead of people at this crucial time?

Elizabeth Truss Portrait The Prime Minister
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What we are doing is the important work to help people and businesses get through this winter and next winter while fixing Britain’s long-term energy supply.