To: The Prime Minister
Bring down electricity prices now
Develop and implement a plan within the lifetime of this parliament to bring UK electricity prices down so that they are among the lowest five compared to other European countries.
Why is this important?
Achieving this will be of immense benefit to every aspect of our economy, helping every household and business, and will massively boost UK growth.
Electricity is fundamental to our lives, yet successive governments over decades have been prepared to accept that we pay some of the highest prices in Europe. This is a fundamental failing of our governments and shows a complete lack of strategic thinking.
Lower energy prices are necessary if the UK is to take advantage of technologies like AI. It is necessary if we are to move off of gas to help tackle climate change, and it is necessary if we want to reduce the benefits bill (for example, the winter fuel allowance should not be needed if electricity is affordable).
There are many other benefits that would arise from lower energy costs. If other countries can gain these benefits, then why can’t we?
Electricity is fundamental to our lives, yet successive governments over decades have been prepared to accept that we pay some of the highest prices in Europe. This is a fundamental failing of our governments and shows a complete lack of strategic thinking.
Lower energy prices are necessary if the UK is to take advantage of technologies like AI. It is necessary if we are to move off of gas to help tackle climate change, and it is necessary if we want to reduce the benefits bill (for example, the winter fuel allowance should not be needed if electricity is affordable).
There are many other benefits that would arise from lower energy costs. If other countries can gain these benefits, then why can’t we?
