The MP highlighted the severe cost of living crisis, citing constituents who struggle with heating their homes and affording basic necessities. He provided specific examples from his constituency, including a constituent limiting energy use to avoid high bills and food banks reporting increased demand for fast-cooking meals due to soaring costs. Khan emphasised the impact on health, education, and mental well-being of children in fuel-poor households. He criticised the failure of previous government initiatives like the Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme and called for a comprehensive retrofitting scheme that would create green jobs and help working-class families.