Soaring energy bills are driving up inflation and making it increasingly difficult for ordinary families to make ends meet.

That is why I am supporting the ‘Big Switch’ campaign, which calls on consumers to join together to pressure suppliers to lower of energy prices.

Collective purchasing is a simple, but potentially trailblazing way to help bring down soaring energy bills. When people come together, they’ll have more power to negotiate cheaper energy bills with the big energy companies. It sets an exciting precedent which local councils and housing associations could take up to negotiate better energy deals on behalf of their residents.

You can read more about this important campaign here.