One of Reading’s MPs is set to take the government to task over the cost-of-living crisis and its economic policies.
Matt Rodda is campaigning for measures to help alleviate financial pressure on people and businesses with changes to government policy.
He has launched a survey asking for residents about their experiences amid the cost of living crisis, asking questions such as whether changes have had to be made to household budgets as a result.
It also asks what adjustments people are making as a result of the crisis, such as cutting back on food shopping, using the car less, socialising less, or turning the heating down or not using it altogether.
Respondents are also asked how much their gas and electricity bills have gone up per month.
In Parliament, the Reading East MP has been calling on the government to freeze energy bills and levy a windfall tax on oil and gas companies, remove VAT from energy bills, increase the Warm Home Discount, insulate two million more homes, and cut business rates for small businesses.
And he feels the Government’s energy price guarantee of £2,500 does not go far and will have to be repaid by future generations.
Mr Rodda said: “Families and pensioners are under enormous pressure due to rising energy and food costs, and they are now facing a significant rise in mortgages and rents.
“Filling in the survey will help me understand more about the issues facing residents and I would like to thank everyone who has completed it for their views.”
You can fill the survey out here: https://mattroddamp.com/costofliving
