I’m pleased that Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined £37 billion package of support to help families across the country who are struggling with the cost of living.
All households will receive a £550 rebate to support hardworking families as the Government tackles the rising cost of energy bills.
It is also essential that we support the most vulnerable households at this time. Pensioners will receive a £300 cost of living payment, Disabled people will also receive a £150 payment and £650 will be given to every household on means-tested benefits.
The last few years have been unprecedented and I sincerely hope that these measures will lift some of the pressures that the country is facing as we navigate the global economic pressures of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Whilst it's not possible to solve every problem, our priority today is to support the families who need it most. We have always said we stand by ready to do more.