Ok. So let’s say 15 million households need help. 13 million x £400 is a good start. The rest can be found within the fiscal headroom that’s generally accepted we have. Alongside this we need an energy strategy that ensures investment occurs during market and profit peaks.
What also needs to be borne in mind is that BP shares are worth less than they were ten years ago. You’ll not encourage investment if returns are negated by government whim.
And the optics of transferring that £400 would be great in the red wall.
What also needs to be borne in mind is that BP shares are worth less than they were ten years ago. You’ll not encourage investment if returns are negated by government whim.
And the optics of transferring that £400 would be great in the red wall.