Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has called on the government to scrap the energy hike of £1600 planned for this October. 

Councillor Sykes said, “This is a real emergency for many people across Oldham Borough.  We cannot afford more delays and inaction; the government must step in to cover these rising costs.”

Energy bills have already gone up by £700 this year with further price hikes expected for 2023, leaving millions of people facing a cold, hungry and uncertain winter.

“The Conservatives have lost all control of the cost-of-living crisis.  We need urgent action to help families and pensioners pay their bills this winter.  I urge people to back our petition for action now Scrap the energy price hike (libdems.org.uk),” he added.