Simon Francis, coordinator of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, said: “Whatever happens in Westminster, the energy bills crisis will not wait, and neither can the households depending on the government to act.
“In less than two weeks, households will learn how much their energy bills will increase. Ministers must put aside the power struggle and stay focused on the day job.
“Before the end of the month, the government must be ready with a package of support for vulnerable households and those in energy debt now, while urgently reforming electricity prices to bring down costs for everyone.
“Every day of distraction jeopardises any progress that has been made in developing such support and means households may not get the help they need.
“Longer term, ministers must make sure that more households, especially those on lower incomes, can make the switch to clean electricity and feel the savings in their bills.
“That means breaking the link between electricity and gas prices for good, and rapidly expanding support for solar panels, heat pumps, insulation and electric vehicles.
“These reforms also require political drive to make sure they happen as soon as possible.”
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