MP Says Support On Scale Of Furlough Scheme Needs To Tackle Energy Crisis

Harborough’s MP says government support on the scale of the furlough scheme is needed to help households and businesses cope with spiraling energy bills.

Conservative Neil O’Brien says tackling the cost of living crisis must be the number one priority for the new Prime Minister, when either Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak takes office next week.

Mr O’Brien told HFM without urgent action there will be serious consequences: