Fuel poverty: Can Tories hang onto seats as energy bills fall?
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- Опубліковано 23 тра 2024
- Energy bills for the average household are set to fall by £122 a year from July under the new price cap set by regulator Ofgem.
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That's the lowest since the invasion of Ukraine two years ago, although household energy debt is at a record high.
The former Labour heartland of Stoke on Trent North -which covers three constituencies - has one of the highest levels of fuel poverty in the country.
We’ve been to find out if the Tories can hang on there, with their promises of falling inflation and lower energy prices.
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no sympathy, she works works for nhs and voted tory, talk about turkeys voting for xmas
Votery
Oh, so NHS staff should only vote for socialists?
You reap what you sow 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hopefully that will teach her a hard lesson 😂😂😂😂
My family and i believe its been the best decade ever. Especially for our business. My parents own a small consultancy company and we applied for the furlough scheme, It was great we didnt have to spent a single penny paying our employees. The money that we saved as a company helped my sister to buy a small 5 bedrooms villa in turkey. It comes with swimming pool, jacuzzi and all that jazz. We are thankful for the Great Britain Government helping us out. This is why this country is GREATT
I'm confused. The people of Stoke voted to be poorer and have fewer rights back in 2019 when they chose the Tories. Now they are poorer and have fewer rights why are they complaining?
They voted to leave the EU & the Tories made a massive hash of it. They voted for a populist conservative in 2019 & instead ended up with a nanny state neo-liberal government... Not our fault the Tories decided to waste the opportunities handed to them and pander to the people calling them racist, while prioritising playing hero on the international stage at the direct expense of the people they claim to represent. Doing the exact same thing Labour would do in their place... Except Labour would have betrayed people like me by forcing a rigged second EU referendum to force this country back in to that corrupt oligarchy.
She is an NHS receptionist and she voted tory?? Right okay...
Energy companies made record profits out of the energy price hikes with no criticism from the government.
Kick the Tories out and nationalise gas and electric.
Instead they all brought shares and most likely with our money
and water
👋 hey friend s of oligarchy, there are more than two oligarchy party's 👋 hey friend s of oligarchy, there are more than two oligarchy party's
Bought.
Nothing changes IF YOU DONT VOTE, DEAR!
nothing changes when you do
@@ImOneInSpirit you’re looking at it wrong.
@@ImOneInSpirit maybe you vote wrong too. 🤷🏼♂️
@@ascgazz7347 perhaps
@@ascgazz7347 nahhh i wouldnt want to waste my time - so i dont vote
I have zero sympathy for anyone who voted Tory. You literally bought into their non sense
If you think Labour would be any different you're blind. They push the same policies. The only difference is the fake rhetoric of one side or the other. Ignore their words, look at how they vote and what their policies would lead to. There's nothing different other than the package they wrap it in.
Like it matters man am 35 and nothing has changed am from north Tyneside we’ve never had torries in my life in our ward but the poor are still poor the rich are still rich wake up lad please
They voted Tory because Labour had destroyed the economy, cant you remember that, things were so bad even banks needed tax payer cash, had you forgotten all of that, Gold reserves were spent, pensions had been raided all destroyed by Labour policies.
@@oioi5794 Not into punctuation? 😅
And I'll vote for them again. No sympathy either. Enjoy
To those refusing to vote because they think nothing will change, you are doing exactly what the Tories want. The fewer people that vote, the more likely they are to remain in power. Voting for the Tories in 2019 changed a lot of things in the UK for the worse. So yes, voting does bring about change.
You definitely get the feeling they know a lot of the people who voted them in last time now hate them and their only hope now is voter apathy.
That change was from 1997 onwards. its WEF tories and WEF labour. voting for the 2 uniparties isn't changing anything, its globalist policies from both.
Which Tories are you referring to, the Blue Tories or the Red Tories? Because Keith Starmer and his blairite minions have been quite open about the fact that they're offering Tory policies.
voting for labor is like buying a new mirror expecting a new face, as if knocking on socialism will somehow rain magic money, the marx crowd never realized, money has to be earned
You don't have to vote for Labour if you don't want to. There are other parties. I am concerned that people are going with Reform considering their involvement with developing Tory policies.
Awww. A poor person voting tory then crying lol
More like she still gets enough to stuff her face though.
Just for clarity for everyone who asks why did people vote for Brexit and the Tory’s last election. For your info. It was like this before Brexit and under Labour. People think this happened recently. It started under Labour.
@@heavytreaty it started because people don't budget and expect life to be sorted for them
How can someone have a monthly energy bill of £600 when we're nearly into summer? But then she works for the NHS and voted Tory, so I guess she's capable of anything. Now she's got chance to change things, she's not going to vote, incredible.
It will likely be a hangover from the winter we just had in which the cold weather dragged right through to April. Some people with very young children keep their houses heated permanently out of fear, even though the kids would be fine in a cold house. And that would cost a fortune at current prices if you let it mount up. We have to be careful we don't let news clips like this have us direct our contempt at the victims of fuel company greed and government compliance.
@@simonsimon325 That's true, we're always tempted to hit out at those who are worse off, instead of attacking those who are higher up.
They are so selfish. They caused this mess for everyone and now they won’t fix it.
@@trancevoyagesessions Yes, but on the other hand I can't see why the masses gave them such a big majority in 2019 and now they have it in their heads they want to destroy them. Brexit was a disaster, but even now, no one can touch it, because it was 'the will of the people.' Everyone knew the lockdowns and furlough would be inflationary, but it was what masses of people wanted at the time. It's a thankless job being a politician.
Stupid is, what stupid does
"I'm not voting anyone. Promises haven't been met. I've got no faith in them."
Who's been in power for the last 14years, ffs - blame them!!!
Why did they vote for Boris Johnson in 2019 after seeing the Labour party's manifesto?
Just for clarity for everyone who asks why did people vote for Brexit and the Tory’s last election. For your info. It was like this before Brexit and under Labour. People think this happened recently. It started under Labour.
The party system is just theatre. The goal of the policies don't change no matter who gets voted in. Not to mention the Tories were pushing Labour type policies constantly and using the same rhetoric. Stop falling for it.
@heavytreaty under labour the last time, child poverty was defeated, nhs was ranked thr number one health system in the world, the military was ranked number 4 in the world, we achieved peace in Northern Ireland, there was no such thing as fuel poverty, net migration was less then 200k a year (not 800k)
Why is it people think that it was no different ?
@@heavytreaty It s a lie. The Labour party left the country in a much better state. Its been 14 years.
You voted Tory, maybe google them first. Their policy was austerity
This is why you ALWAYS read policies before voting.
Yeah but.. Get Brexshit done… 😂
I can see why the kids could go hungry.
Another day in Toryworld. Get them OUT.
Just for clarity for everyone who asks why did people vote for Brexit and the Tory’s last election. For your info. It was like this before Brexit and under Labour. People think this happened recently. It started under Labour.
I know we're supposed to have contempt for the conman & sympathy for the conned... but over and over again I'm appalled to hear the most vulnerable people in the UK voted Tory... WT ACTUAL F?!!! They're less victims, more like volunteers! Sheesh!
You can't fix stupid.
@@simontay4851 Never a truer word spoken. They blame politicians when they should be taking a long hard look in the mirror for who is responsible for our current predicament.
That lady is unbelievable She voted Tory now in absolute poverty but by not voting anyone she must be happy with The Conservative !!!!
Just for clarity for everyone who asks why did people vote for Brexit and the Torys last election. For your info. It was like this before Brexit and under Labour. People think this happened recently. It started under Labour.
@@heavytreatyYou’re wrong. The country actually worked under labour. People had disposable income. And hey, when one turned on a tap you did not have to question wether the water would give you diarrhoea for 2 weeks..😂
@@trancevoyagesessions yes but it was the decline they started that is the issue. People got poorer under Labour and it has not become better.
@@heavytreatythat is an absolute lie. People were so much richer under labour.
@@ramkedoodle yes until they were not at the end. That damage has never been fixed.
Anyone not voting has no right to complain of bad government's decisions. Let your vote count.
Wrong... in 500 years it will still be labor or Conservatives is that a choice NO i will vote Reform or the Greens 👎🇬🇧
In a first past the post system, there is a massive chance that your vote will count for nothing. The two major parties rely on this and are now virtually indistinguishable in terms of policy. What we have is a political oligopoly with an illusion of participation. When you add to that the fact that both parties are cheerleaders for gen*cide, it is entirely legitimate to not vote and to complain. I hate this attitude that people owe starmer their vote, despite his lies, his betrayals, his authoritarianism, his abandonment of all policies which would make a difference to the country. If he wants peoples vote he should offer a real alternative, rather than just saying ‘I’m not Rishi’ as though that’s meant to impress people.
Doesn't look like she's starving to death
This is so sad. This really shouldn't be happening in the 21st century.
Overweight people whinging about having no money?
You were offered in 2019 an option for really change and you threw it in the Labours face, giving up on the system will only make the situation worse for you not better.
You get what you voted for
3:00 how can you have empathy for someone who blames politicians, but the one thing she can easily change it by, is voting. At worst she should spoil her ballot, or at worst vote tatically.
Looks like she could easily cut her food bill 🤣🤣
That's just evil
@@_____alyptic it’s the truth 👍
Like my sister when the last general election was happening, she had lost her job had no income, couldn't afford a loaf of bread and there she was voting conservative 🤦🏻, I said to her 'Yeah cause you having nothing will be no concern to the conservatives, they only work in favour of the rich'. Then one of my brothers voted conservative cause Boris said he was going to get Brexit done meanwhile my sister in law is Lithuanian 😂 you couldn't make it up. And mum well dont get me started, she voted conservative and said 'Yeah Boris makes me laugh'. I couldn't believe it. We still all talk, but I have noticed I keep them at arms length and wouldn't trust any of them. If you speak to them now only mum says she made a mistake and the other two say they dont care. I think people should only be allowed to vote once they've got information from unbiased sources and know what they actually want from a political party.
In the battle of heating versus eating. Heating was an early casualty in this house😂
Energy prices falling, then going up even more in October, just in time for people to turn on the heating
Yeah but bills will remain high through the summer because they have bumped electricity standing charges to record highs of 67p a day..
Stop gorging on giant portions of fish&chips.
This is perfect what this old woman said; she actually said that the UK economy backed to 1930 before the Second World War.
what the shame for this country
I bet she never ate all the pies aswell...
It is irrelevant who is in power the country is a disgrace
Eat less pies will save some money
"I voted Tory last time and wish i didn't. Safe to say i won't be voting this year for anyone. I've lost all faith."
Why lose faith in other parties?
You really can't fix ignorance, can you?
"NHS receptionist" pizza the hut.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 NHS receptionist ffs 🤪🤪🤪🤪
They've not only voted against their own interests, but helped take all of us down by backing the Tories. I have zero sympathy for her.
I hate the mantra that everyone should vote. If you are that disengaged and not too encouraged dont bother.
"Oh, I never thought the leopards would eat *MY* face!" - Voter of the Face Eating Leopard Party.
Umm it's sad to say don't matter who wins the hike in energy cost and over all cost of living will continue for at least the year if not longer for those who know the difference between politics and economics will know the reality like I said it's sad to see good working people like myself struggling but nothing will change quickly regardless who we vote for
But will say not voting isn't the answer vote for the party who will benefit you in a year or two because no matter what they promise now it won't happen damage is already done
Two 'Olde' English idioms - two for the price of one: "It's no use crying over spilt milk" and what is more: "Think before you ink when you enter the ballot box!"
Absolutely no sympathy for people who won’t vote or who vote Tory.
Its a shame. It would seem like a large number of people are either voting Liberal Democrats or not voting at all. Labour has no chance of wining the General Election without votes. Tories will be continue, the Liberal Democrat votes are only going to prop up the Tory votes and with no votes on Labour, Labour will lose there seats that they gained at Local Elections.
Keep voting Tory... It's everyone else's fault but them. It's the small boats, thats why your bills are high and there's sewage in your water.
If you don't vote dont complain about what happens..
Mandatory diets and tying benefits to BMI is required to save humanity.
Since the pandemic gas & electricity prices have risen 363%.
Green energy is the way to go, as it will give people cheaper energy bills.
We now have 1 of the lowest standards of living in Europe, If things don't change we'll be a 3rd world country by 2025.
Northern mindset. Stubborn. Closed minded ;)
I need some clarification: is this report stating that ppl in UK pay $1500 British pounds p/year ($3000.00 CDN) to heat/cool their homes? Or is that $1500 British pounds for heating, cooling, & electricity & fuel ALL together?
It is for gas and electricity. Some homes will only have electricity. It's an average based on average use. We don't usually have air con.
Tories are helping these greedy energy giants and the waterboards can't wait until they are gone
I have paid electricity bill by credit cards
Invest the money you spend on snacks on your energy bills???
Don't you guys recieved fine for not voting?
Just for clarity for everyone who asks why did people vote for Brexit and the Tory’s last election. For your info. It was like this before Brexit and under Labour. People think this happened recently. It started under Labour.
What a joke ! Cuts when it’s warm, increase when we need it, cancel your direct debits people it’s up to you to pay your monthly amount, it’s yours to manage, pay manually cos DD is their convenience not ours !!!!!
..and if you vote Labour next time, you will soon be saying the same
she got her karma baby
Is it nearly 2 years since the US bombed Nordstream? Wow how time flies.
Just so you know rishi sunak could give every resident 50 grand each and we still wouldn't vote gor him
still would have gone up if they did vote labour, the sanctions caused it
If you love food Bank vote Rishi
Uk is like Greece now 😂
Vote!!!!! Even if it is a protest vote for the Monster Raving Loony Party.
No sympathy for this woman you should of voted for labour in 2019 under corbyn.
😂😂😂True true she should have voted for the Commiefornia model / Venezuela 2.0 upgrade. Glad I left that state years ago due to the highest fuel, gas, electricity and taxes due to radical energy policies with the added luxury of rolling black and brown outs. Remember CA is wealthier than the whole UK alone. Play stupid games win stupid prizes lol.
Its not like voting Labour will fix anything in the first 1 to 2 years regardless.😆
Negative Nigel.. The Tories have literally erased hope haven’t they?
@@trancevoyagesessions I'm just stating the obvious, after 13 years of one party, voting in for another is not gonna create change literally the next day, it takes time, planning, bills, money.
No vote is a wasted vote they will count it regardless so just vote
Work hard.
👋 hey friend s of oligarchy, there are more than two oligarchy party's
Tories out Now!
Don't vote, things stay the same or get even worse.
Vote the lesser of two evils (Labour) and they may just try to do something different to stay in power.
*For every non voter, dilutes british numbers in favour of islam*
Where's her neck
How about helping Britain's allies and refugees first!? These people are so selfish!
Vote reform
Spot the idiot..
No.
energy people nothing to do with tories trying to take the credit for it it's not down to them down to the energy people
🇬🇧🔚🏴💪
😂 UK using Ukraine as an Excuse for electricity prices?? Is this a joke??
There's only one thing worse than voting tory, and that's voting Labour.
With no evidence whatsoever to back that theory up.
@@lellyparker Oh if history isnt enough evidence for you, you'll get even more after the election when Labour get back in to power by default of the ignorant tribal voters.
@@lellyparker I haven't heard anything from labour that makes me wanna vote them. Stinkin' Starmer made a whole load of promises to get the leadership then ripped them all up once he got in. How can anyone trust someone with that track record straight from the start?
Vote Independent rather than none, me thinx.
Spot the gammon.. 👀
If I'm voting this time I'm only voting Tory!
When Labour left office, standard of living was higher, NHS waiting lists were the lowest they'd ever been, whilst patient satisfaction was the highest it's ever been, relative pay was higher.
Why do people think "there's no difference"?
Because most of the country is thick. Thick people with a vote are so dangerous.
The national debts was highest and open boarder policy started in labour rule
@@yipzoe3865 Yet the Tories have tripled debt with SFA to show for it and immigration under the Tories has doubled the Labour numbers. Explain
@@blazzz13open boarder policy started from Tony Blair, the national debts under Labour party is much higher
war on a lie 1 million murdered, tuition fees, bedroom tax, PFI contracts for the NHS to big greedy corporates, open borders, sold gold, pensions totally screwed, banks bailed out with our taxes, Why was a socialist government in bed with globalist corporates? 27 years of globalist policies but you think it only started 14 years ago. OH and the labour legacy,,,, child rape squads from the religion of perverts, they call them grooming gangs,.