- 350,000 more families in the South East will receive £150 off their energy bills through the Warm Home Discount
- One in five families across Britain will get help with their bills, providing households in Portsmouth with vital support
- Letters confirming eligibility for this winter are beginning to arrive for families across the area
Around 350,000 extra households in South East England will see their energy bills cut by £150 as a result of the Labour Government’s expansion of the Warm Home Discount.
Thousands of families in the South East are beginning to receive letters detailing their eligibility, as Labour expands vital cost of living support to all billpayers on a means-tested benefit.
Labour is acting to protect families across the country, bringing nearly 2.7 million additional households into the scheme – pushing the total number of households receiving the discount up to an estimated 6.1 million.
Commenting, Stephen Morgan MP for Portsmouth South said:
“During my time as an MP for Portsmouth, I have seen an unfortunate amount of constituents and their families struggle with the cost of living.
“I welcome the Government’s announcement of this vital support, which I know will make a real difference to many across the city.
“Labour is providing households protection against high energy bills through the expanded Warm Homes Discount, essential support as we approach the coming winter months.”
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said:
“Letters will be dropping on doormats across the country this week, containing welcome news for hundreds of thousands of families.
“This Government is determined to tackle energy affordability for families, and this winter more people will be helped as a result.
“I would urge anyone who doesn’t automatically qualify for the discount to get in touch with their supplier, so they get the money they are entitled to.”
