Keir Starmer speaks on energy price cap

The transcript discusses the rising energy prices affecting households and businesses, highlighting the profits of oil and gas companies. It criticizes the government's inaction during the cost of living crisis and presents Labour's plan to freeze energy prices, funded by a windfall tax on excess profits. The plan aims to alleviate financial burdens on the public.

What is one of the main concerns for households and small businesses regarding energy prices?

• The prices are stable.

• The prices are decreasing rapidly.

• They are struggling to pay the increased bills.

• They are receiving government subsidies.

What is the Labour Party's proposed solution to the rising energy prices?

• Increase energy prices further.

• Implement a price freeze funded by a windfall tax.

• Provide loans to households.

• Ignore the issue.

How does the Labour Party plan to fund the energy price freeze?

• Through a windfall tax on oil and gas companies.

• By cutting public services.

• By borrowing from international banks.

• By increasing taxes on small businesses.

What is the Labour Party's stance on the profits of oil and gas companies?

• Their profits are irrelevant to the energy crisis.

• They should receive more subsidies.

• Their profits should be taxed to help the public.

• They should be allowed to keep all profits.

What critical choice does the Labour Party highlight in their plan?

• Allowing oil and gas companies to profit or taking action to help the public.

• Focusing on renewable energy or fossil fuels.

• Increasing taxes or reducing public services.

• Supporting small businesses or large corporations.