Labour leader calls for 'credible plan' to deal with cost of living crisis

The transcript discusses the Labour Party's proactive measures to address the cost of living crisis, focusing on energy bills. It highlights Labour's proposals, such as a windfall tax and removing VAT from energy bills, which the government delayed in implementing. The transcript criticizes the government's lack of urgency and outlines Labour's strategic plan to tackle the crisis, including abolishing prepayment meter premiums. It emphasizes the need for immediate and long-term solutions, comparing the response required to that of the COVID crisis.

What initiative did the Labour Party propose to reduce energy costs nearly a year ago?

• A massive home insulation project

• A subsidy for energy companies

• A government-funded solar panel program

• A reduction in fuel taxes

What recent measure did Labour announce to support the poorest households?

• Free public transportation

• Abolishing premiums on prepayment meters

• Subsidized grocery prices

• A reduction in VAT on luxury goods

How does Labour view the Conservative leadership's handling of the cost of living crisis?

• As proactive and effective

• As supportive and collaborative

• As slow and lacking urgency

• As innovative and strategic

What does Labour believe is missing from the government's response to the crisis?

• More public debates

• Increased taxation

• A strategic and credible plan

• International cooperation

What long-term solution did Labour propose to help with energy bills?

• A windfall tax on energy companies

• A ban on fossil fuels

• A cap on energy prices

• A government takeover of energy companies