SNP proposes a £7.8bn social tariff to halve energy, broadband, and mobile bills for low-income, elderly, and disabled people, funded by general taxation and energy company profits.

The SNP proposes a social tariff that would cut energy, broadband, and mobile bills in half for people on low incomes, the elderly, and those with disabilities. The party suggests funding the scheme through general taxation and "top slicing" energy company profits, with an estimated cost of £7.8bn for the present year. The First Minister emphasizes the need to update entitlements for the 21st century.

June 17, 2024
21 Articles

Further Reading