Sykes welcomes government decision to reinstate “vital cost-of-living support”

Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has welcomed the government decision to reinstate the Household Support Fund, the funding that is made available through councils to support those worst affected by the cost-of-living crisis.

The fund was scrapped by the previous Conservative government in March but following pressure from hard pressed councils across the country, new Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP has announced a temporary renewal of the scheme. 

Councillor Howard Sykes MBE said, “The Household Support Fund has been quite literally a lifeline for some people in Oldham Borough, so I am relieved that the Chancellor has made the decision to extend the funding.”

“It’s disappointing that she has not offered a full 12-month extension.  This will unfortunately lead to us being in the exact same position in six months’ time.  The Liberal Democrats will continue to push Labour to support people during the continuing cost-of-living crisis” 

More from councillor Sykes on the Household Support Fund (Aug 2024)
“Chancellor must reinstate cost-of-living support axed by Conservatives” say Oldham Liberal Democrats    – Howard Sykes (mycouncillor.org.uk)