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Energy (Social Tariff) 2025-04-08

08 April 2025

Lead MP

Polly Billington

Debate Type

General Debate

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EconomyClimate
Other Contributors: 1

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Polly Billington raised concerns about energy (social tariff) 2025-04-08 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

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Lead Contributor

Opened the debate
Proposes a social tariff to require energy companies to provide discounts for low income customers. Emphasises the need for protection against volatile energy prices, highlighting recent increases and the impact on vulnerable communities such as East Thanet. Discusses benefits of clean power but acknowledges that consumers are not fully benefiting from lower costs due to global oil and gas pricing.
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