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Energy Prices

Proceeding contribution from David Wright (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 18 June 2014. It occurred during Opposition day on Energy Prices.

Is not this just the kind of issue on which politicians can reconnect with the public? One fact that emerged from the recent elections is that people feel that politicians are powerless. When energy companies flout public opinion, they feel that we have very little to say from this House. Should we not be supporting the motion because it is a real opportunity for politicians to reconnect with the public? The public are not stupid. They see prices rise—

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
582 c1185 
Session
2014-15
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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