Chancellor Reeves told the BBC that government support for increased energy bills due to the Iran war would be tied to household income, and indicated that aid might not arrive until the fall.
The government is also in a tight spot. While Starmer feels pressured by Trump’s foolish threats, he can be said to have managed the crisis well. He gave Trump an important lesson, making him accept that the UK is an ally of the USA, but not its slave. Trump, who says “We don’t need anyone, no country,” continues to whine about “NATO didn’t help us.” An unstable Trump.
The increase in energy prices hasn’t just affected gas and electricity prices; food prices have also suddenly skyrocketed. While astronomical prices are noticeable at giant supermarkets like Tesco and Sainsbury’s, the customer potential of low-priced supermarkets like Lidl and Aldi is steadily increasing.
The Chancellor says there won’t be energy aid until the fall. We’ve already finished winter and are entering spring. Aid given during these months is useless. Aid planned for the fall is wise and provides relief, especially for low-income families and retirees, as energy aid is a lifeline. The world is becoming poorer while people suffer because of the follies of two senile leaders like Trump and Netanyahu.
A Bymigrant reader commented below: ‘The common characteristic of senile leaders over 70 is that they think they can solve everything with war. The new generation of politicians are against war, but the old politicians still find the solution in war. Because they know nothing but war. They become more evil as they get closer to death.’
So, it’s time to rid the world of these old fools.
Energy bill support would be based on household income, Reeves says
Farok Nazmul- London