Household energy debt in scotland is a scandal at the hands of westminster — scottish national party

Households in energy rich Scotland that are finding themselves in energy debt is a scandal. Families and workers are suffering in energy-rich Scotland because of decades of mismanagment at

the hands of Westminster. Scotland has an abundance of energy that could support every household in Scotland, yet because of the economic mismanagement of Westminster some households are

finding themselves fuel poor. Westminster’s failed energy gird system means that Scottish energy companies currently have to pay ten times more than what English companies have to pay to

connect to the national energy grid. Not only does the disproportionate charges for energy companies connecting to the grid in Scotland in comparison to England affect the cost of energy for

people in Scotland, it affects business growth too. > 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland has enormous energy wealth and > resources. >  > ⚡️ Around 2/3rds of Scotland's electricity comes 

from > renewables. > 👷‍♀️ Scotland produces six times more gas than we consume. >  > ❌ Yet decades of failed Westminster policies mean families are > struggling to pay energy 

bills. pic.twitter.com/KoJFxwNiLS >  > — The SNP (@theSNP) November 29, 2023 New analysis from the Warm This Winter campaign showed almost 1 in 5 households who are currently in energy

debt are being forced to turn to illegal money lending. The analysis also showed that among younger households, a quarter of those in debt who are under 35 have turned to illegal money

lending, and one third of those aged between 35 and 44 have also have been forced into using illegal loan sharks. THIS IS A SCANDAL AND THE PEOPLE OF SCOTLAND DESERVE BETTER. The soaring

cost of living made in Westminster and characterised by skyrocketing fuel and unjustly inflated food prices, has led to increased hardship among families and workers alike. Successive UK

governments have exploited Scotland’s vast energy resources to bolster UK finances – it’s high-time they took responsibility and worked with the Scottish Government to capitalise on the

massive opportunity Scotland has in renewable energy. We know Scotland is energy-rich and by delivering on that renewables potential, we can ensure cheaper bills for Scottish households.

That’s why the SNP will always stand up and demand of any future Westminster government that they either act to deliver on the benefits of Scotland’s energy riches or they devolve the powers

to the Scottish Parliament. However, Scotland will only be able to realise the full potential and benefit of our energy resources with the full powers of a normal, independent country. With

these power, and independent energy-rich Scotland could eradicate energy debt for good. After all, we have the energy – we just need the power. > 📣 We have increased support for 

households struggling with energy > costs, helping to lift people out of fuel poverty. >  > 💡 Exceeding our commitment to double the Fuel Insecurity Fund, we > have now tripled 

it to £30 million. pic.twitter.com/4MbelXRqsl >  > — The SNP (@theSNP) May 2, 2023