Labour propose a windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas companies to ease the cost of living crisis in the UK

The video discusses the financial struggles faced by families in Stoke-on-Trent, highlighting the efforts of Bridget Allport and Kerry Morton in providing community support. It addresses the tough choices families make between heating and eating due to rising energy costs. Political parties propose different solutions to the energy crisis, with Labor suggesting taxing energy companies and cutting VAT, while Conservatives emphasize increasing domestic gas production. The video concludes with a discussion on long-term energy solutions and the impact of price caps on families.

What is the main financial challenge faced by Kerry Morton and her family?

• Costly healthcare

• Expensive childcare

• Rising gas and electric bills

• High rent costs

What difficult choice do people in Stoke-on-Trent face due to rising energy costs?

• Choosing between paying rent and buying groceries

• Deciding whether to heat their homes or eat

• Selecting between public transport and private vehicles

• Opting for local or imported goods

Which area is mentioned as being heavily affected by fuel poverty?

• Manchester

• Birmingham

• London

• Stoke-on-Trent

What solution does the Labor party propose to address the energy crisis?

• Subsidizing electric vehicles

• Reducing public transport fares

• Taxing energy companies more

• Increasing domestic gas production

What is the predicted impact of the new price cap on annual bills?

• An increase by £700

• No change

• A decrease by £200

• A decrease by £500