We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Try to make a change?

Options
Plushchris
Plushchris Posts: 3,592 Forumite
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to make gas
and
electricity free for the millions of people in the UK who are
classified as living in 'fuel poverty'
In Britain today more than 2 million homes are living in what

is called Fuel Poverty. That is to say, the inhabitants spend
more than 10% of their incomes on fuel bills. Britain is one of
the world's richest countries, but this year more than 25,000
people, mostly seniors, are expected to die from cold-related
illnesses. We have to stop this by helping the most desperate
members of our society.

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/spread-warmth/
Missing Tesco R&R since Feb '07 :A & now a "Tesco veteran" apparently! ;)

Comments

  • Terrylw1
    Terrylw1 Posts: 7,038 Forumite
    Errrmmm...no chance.

    They are offering extras to help people in this situation.

    I don't think I will be signing anything that is likely to help those who don't intend to work for a living to get free supply!!!

    At least through a benefits system they can be means tested.

    So, when the fuel poverty line rises because Suppliers put their charges up which start to bite at the people just over the 10% line, what do you do?

    Cheaper gas & elec for all, not free!
    :rotfl: It's better to live 1 year as a tiger than a lifetime as a worm...but then, whoever heard of a wormskin rug!!!:rotfl:
  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    No chance, there should be more publicity for social tariffs which do not penalise those who use prepayment meters.
    Equipower and Equigas is one example.
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 350.9K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 453.6K Spending & Discounts
  • 244K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 598.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 176.9K Life & Family
  • 257.2K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.