Doogan: “Scotland has the energy – we just need the power”
The SNP has said Westminster has “let down” Scottish households –
after energy regulator Ofgem confirmed energy prices will rise
once again.
It warned that the typical annual household bill would go up from
£1,834 to £1,928 – a rise of 5%.
The announcement comes less than 24 hours after delivered his Autumn Statement;
a statement which will result in the largest reduction in real
living standards since records began.
Moreover, by 2027/28, almost all households in the UK will find
themselves worse off due to tax changes made by the Chancellor
yesterday.
, the SNP’s energy
spokesperson, has said that Scottish households remaining fuel
poor despite being energy rich is a scandal that can only be
fixed with independence.
Commenting, said:
“Households across Scotland will be waking up to the realisation
that the Chancellor has, once again, let them down before a cold
and harsh winter hits.
“This latest forecast from Ofgem will now see household energy
bills rise by a further 5%, meaning they will pay more this
January than any winter before.
“That is why the SNP’s call for a £400 energy rebate was crucial
in helping households through the winter – a call that was sadly
ignored.
“Scotland is an energy rich country with an abundance of
potential. It is therefore scandalous that our country remains
fuel poor due to the economic mismanagement of Westminster.
“Successive UK governments have exploited Scotland’s
vast energy resources to bolster UK finances. It’s
high-time they take responsibility and work with the Scottish
Government to unlock Scotland’s enormous
renewable energy potential.
“However, only with the full powers of independence
can we chart our own course to green growth in a wider
European market.
“Scotland has the energy – we just need the power.”
ENDS
Notes to Editors:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67484090
https://obr.uk/efo/economic-and-fiscal-outlook-november-2023/
https://twitter.com/itvpeston/status/1727443999932440849?t=iZUuayMLMjl39UbGnwzdLg&s=19
https://twitter.com/MartinSLewis/status/1727615768227975678?t=dBj38v9UywevW2HrTgNisw&s=19
