MP Drew Hendry is seeking the views of people from across the Highlands on the cost of living crisis after a new report claims that 1.5 million households in the UK will struggle to pay for food and energy
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Highland MP Drew Hendry is seeking the views of people from across the region on the cost of living crisis through an online survey.
The initiative comes just weeks after the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) published an alarming report stating that 1.5 million households in the UK will struggle to pay for food and energy.
Ofgem revealed the energy price cap is set to hit £2800 this autumn and Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s support package was met with a lukewarm response.
Mr Hendry has long campaigned for an end to unfair energy transmission charges, which disproportionately affect the Highlands.
He also recently took a bill to parliament calling on the UK government and Ofgem to end the price discrimination on off-grid homes.
The Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey MP says issues with energy bills and energy companies top the list of issues he is contacted about.
He said: “The survey is quick and simple to complete – it should take about two minutes and the data collected is anonymous.
“It’s about trying to get a handle on where the real issues are – the specific issues – that folk in the Highlands are facing right now.
“This is, by far, the issue I am contacted about the most right now but I’m aware that many people, for whatever reason, won’t contact their MP seeking help.
“Of course, my team and I are always on hand to offer assistance where we can, but this survey will be invaluable in analysing where we can best push for action from the energy companies and the UK government.
“The rising cost of living is the biggest issue our communities face and I’m hoping to get as many survey responses as possible to help. I would be very grateful if you could spend two minutes filling it out – it will make a difference.”
Click here if you want to access the survey via Mr Hendry’s website.
