House of Commons · Petition P002806
Cost of living
14 March 2023
Presented 1 time by 1 MP
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At a glance
This petition concerning cost of living was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue summary
The petition addresses the cost of living crisis affecting residents in Birmingham, Edgbaston, including Harborne, Quinton, and Bartley Green, leading to increased homelessness and financial hardship.
Action requested
The House of Commons is urged to urge the Government to take urgent action: 1. Extend the windfall tax to cover the costs of capping energy rates. 2. Insulate homes to help families save money on their energy bills now and in the long-term. 3. Bring down interest rates on mortgages for homeowners. 4. Protect those who pay rent from sudden spikes in rent prices.
Key facts
- Thirty-five people have signed the petition.
- The cost of living crisis is causing an increase in homelessness.
- Residents are struggling with rising energy bills, mortgage costs, and rent prices.
Presentation timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
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Presented 14 March 2023
I rise to present a petition on behalf of residents of my constituency, covering Harborne, Quinton, Edgbaston and Bartley Green, to urge that greater action be taken to address the cost of living crisis. Thirty-five people have signed the petition, and I give special thanks to Elaine Hook, Alison Thompson, and Peter and Pat Leadbeter, for the brilliant work they have done to support people struggling locally. The petitioners “request the House of Commons to urge the Government to take urgent action that will see: 1. An extension of the windfall tax to cover the costs of capping energy rates to stop bills going up this winter. 2. Insulate homes to help families save money on their energy bills now and in the long-term. 3. Support homeowners to protect their homes by bringing interest rates down on mortgages. 4. Protect those who pay rent to ensure a sudden spike in rent prices does not lead to an increase in homelessness.”