Ed Miliband promises to freeze energy prices

The transcript discusses the impact of energy policies on families, highlighting the government's failure to control rising energy bills. It critiques the government's smoke and mirrors deal with energy companies and presents Labour's proposal to freeze energy prices until 2017. The discussion also touches on the government's environmental stance and economic claims, questioning their effectiveness and impact on families.

What is the immediate effect of the government's energy bill changes?

• Energy bills will remain the same.

• Energy bills will decrease by £100 a year.

• Energy bills will increase by £50 a year.

• Energy bills will decrease by £50 a year.

What is the Labour government's plan regarding energy prices?

• To maintain current energy prices indefinitely.

• To decrease energy prices by 10% each year.

• To freeze energy prices until the beginning of 2017.

• To increase energy prices until 2017.

Why does the Labour government believe their price freeze is necessary?

• Because the economy is improving rapidly.

• Because families are worse off year after year under the current government.

• Because families are better off under the current government.

• Because energy prices are expected to decrease.

What claim about the government is questioned in the final section?

• That it has the lowest taxes.

• That it is the most economically successful government.

• That it is the greenest government ever.

• That it has the best foreign policy.

What is the implication of shifting green taxes off energy bills?

• It makes the government more environmentally friendly.

• It reduces the financial burden on families.

• It questions the government's commitment to being green.

• It increases the government's revenue.