Lib Dems call for long-term strategy to end energy crisis
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The Liberal Democrats have blasted the Government for their lack of a comprehensive energy strategy to deliver energy strategy. The party noted that a successful strategy would reduce costs to households and businesses, end fuel poverty and significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions.
The Party passed a motion at its Spring Conference today which called for the Government to close loopholes in their windfall tax.
The Liberal Democrat motion demands that the Government
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Remove restrictions on new solar and wind to accelerate the deployment of renewable power
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Cut the Energy Price Guarantee to £1,971 for the average household until April 2024
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Extend energy support for businesses for another six months
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Empower local authorities to support the expansion community and decentralised energy
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Energy, Wera Hobhouse MP said:
“Countless families and businesses across the country are still facing a cliff edge this year.
“For too long, the Conservative Government has been completely out of touch, making promises but not delivering. We need a Government focused on action rather than words, with a long-term energy strategy to stop this nightmare from repeating.
“People deserve a fair deal with Britain’s energy supply secured into the future and much stronger renewable growth.”
ENDS
Note to Editors
Full text of the motion ‘F10 Policy motion: Solving the Energy Crisis for the Long-Term’ as passed at the Liberal Democrats’ 2023 Spring Conference can be found here.
