FAMILIES are set for a double energy price cap blow this year — despite Sir Keir Starmer’s vow to make them better off.
Households face a further rise in April — on top of today’s one per cent increase, which is taking the typical bill from £1,717 to £1,738.
Analysts at Cornwall Insight have raised their previous forecast for the spring — suggesting homes will face a near-three per cent increase.
Labour had claimed at the election that energy bills would be £300 lower by the end of the decade.
Shadow Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho said: “Bills are already going up by hundreds of pounds and are set to soar further under Ed Miliband’s reckless net zero plans.”
The development came as the PM set out his new year message — vowing to drive up living standards.
He said: “Until you can look forward and believe in the promise and the prosperity of Britain again, then this Government will fight for you.”
He added he would be focusing on “more cash in your pocket, wherever you live”.
But he has come under fire for the pledge — after Labour set out a £40billion tax raid in October’s Budget.
Knock-on effects for workers will be felt through the increase to employers’ national insurance contributions — while ten million older people are losing their winter fuel allowance.
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride last night said: “Keir Starmer promised change, but the only thing he’s delivered is change for the worse.”
Sir Keir also said the 80th anniversaries of VE Day on May 8 and VJ Day on August 15 would help bring the nation together.
He added: “They will both be wonderful moments, to come together and do that generation proud.
