Labour defends response to energy bills crisis amid government inaction – UK politics live

12/08/2022 09:55 The Guardian

Shadow business secretary highlights plan for windfall tax, while cabinet says it will leave major policy decisions to the next PMThe Lib Dems have urged the government to act immediately on the economy to boost confidence and avoid recession.Sarah Olney, the party’s treasury spokesperson, accused the government of being “missing in action”.The warning lights are flashing red but the government is missing in action.There’s no time to waste, ministers must act now to boost confidence and avoid a recession.He is working like he does every day on the job. I honestly cannot fault the man’s work ethic.I think he is spending some time with his family and that is the right thing to do, but I cannot fault the man’s work ethic, he has been relentless since he became leader of the opposition. Continue reading...

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