Families and Businesses hit by financial crisis.

Liberal Democrats nationally have been asking for some months now for help with the energy and cost of living crisis.

Lib Dem Campaigner Leola Card says " The government has let us down by failing to act quickly to support struggling families and businesses. Whilst recent announcements provide help for some many will not receive any support and continue to suffer into the winter and the governments actions this week delay help that is desperately needed."

Over the summer Liberal Democrats have called for a cut to VAT and a freeze on energy bills into the autumn and winter. Oil and Gas companies continue to have record profits. The Lib Dem plan would ensure the cost of increased Energy Bill support would be paid for by a new windfall tax on energy company profits.