Mr Johnson stood by his remarks that it would be up to his successor – either Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak – to implement further energy policy, but stressed that “more money is coming”. Asked if he thought the government’s support package was enough, the prime minister told broadcasters: “No, because what I’m saying we’re doing in addition is we’re trying to make sure that by October, by January, there’s further support. and what the government is going to do, whoever is prime minister, is making sure there’s extra cash to help people.” Sunak aims for ‘boosting debate’ from Truss – Politics more recently He continued: “The money has started coming out. I think it’s very important for people to understand, most people have not yet received the help that the government has already made available, so over the next two months you’re going to see about eight million households they get another £326, you’ll see everyone in October getting help with the energy support scheme.’ Mr Johnson added: “I’m not going to pretend that things are easy for people at the moment. You are right to push me because we are doing everything we can. “But there is more money anyway, as a result of the decisions that will be made, there will be further help in October and into the new year.” The prime minister told reporters the public should “wait and see” what might emerge from Thursday’s meeting with energy bosses. “I’m encouraged by some of the things we’re seeing from the energy companies about what more they can do to help consumers,” he said. Johnson’s successor will not be announced until September 5. Earlier on Friday, Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi said options to give people extra help to ease cost-of-living pressures would be “ready to go” on September 5 – but similarly added that it would be up to the new prime minister to make decisions for the matter. Speaking on Sky News, Mr Zahawi said either of the two Conservative leadership candidates would be able to “hit the ground running” when elected, but suggested outgoing Prime Minister Mr Johnson would not introduce any new policies to tackle of the cost of living while he remains in place. . Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 2:46 How did the energy price cap rise higher than originally predicted? “My message to families today is: we will have these options ready,” Mr. Zahawi said. “Yesterday I met with the industry to look at what we can do more on direct debit, on prepaid meters, all the things that families are concerned about. “We’re making sure we’re doing the work so that on September 5 the new prime minister can hit the ground running and put these things in place.” Talks with energy bosses on Thursday ended without new measures to ease the cost of living crisis. Energy analysts have predicted that typical energy bills could rise to around £3,500 in October and above £4,200 in January. While a new report suggests energy bills are set to cost more than two months of the average take-home pay next year unless the government intervenes. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 2:40 Crisis discussions with energy bosses Last night Tory leadership candidate Mr Sunack unveiled a plan to cut rising energy bills for up to 16 million vulnerable people, which he hopes will propel him into Downing Street. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey described the lack of extra support being offered to families and pensioners after meeting industry bosses on Thursday as “disgusting”. And Labor accused the government of a “lack of action”. Labor leader Sir Keir Starmer will visit Edinburgh later today, where he is expected to talk about some of the elements of the party’s proposals to help people with rising energy bills, ahead of the full announcement next week. Subscribe to the Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker Sir Keir has come under fire in recent weeks for taking a holiday at a time of national crisis, with former Labor leader Gordon Brown making three interventions outlining the steps he would take to ease the cost of living crisis while she was away. However, shadow business minister Jonathan Reynolds told Sky News this morning that Labor “has a very clear plan” which includes a windfall tax on oil and gas companies.
