The energy price cap has gone up again under Starmer’s government. If he feels cold in Downing Street, he could easily head to Chequers or one of his other homes to stay warm, couldn’t he? Meanwhile, many ordinary people are struggling to pay their bills.
Labour Minister Liz Kendall has come under fire for her actions. She reportedly lives in a £4 million home in Notting Hill and has claimed taxpayer money to cover energy bills for her second home.
Between April and July 2023, she allegedly claimed £3,182 for energy costs at her constituency house.
Kendall and her husband are said to earn a combined salary of £760,000 a year. She receives over £150,000 from her job as an MP and minister, while her husband, reportedly a banker, earns around £600,000.
Many believe it’s unfair for someone responsible for helping vulnerable pensioners to live such a luxurious lifestyle while using public money to pay her bills.
She isn’t the only one facing criticism. Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves reportedly claimed £4,400 for her energy bills, and since 2019, 162 Labour MPs have claimed a total of £425,000 for home energy costs. Other senior Labour figures, such as Ed Miliband and Bridget Phillipson, have also significantly increased their claims.
This is especially upsetting because Labour has reduced the Winter Fuel Payment, making it harder for elderly people to afford heating. Critics argue that the government spends plenty on foreign aid and other priorities, while British pensioners are left to suffer.
Despite all this, the public has shown great kindness. Viewers of GB News have raised £400,000 to help older people pay their energy bills. This generous act highlights the contrast between everyday people’s efforts to help and the actions of some Labour ministers, who are being urged to return the money they’ve claimed for their own expenses.
