That’s a fact, restraint in that respect while politically counterproductive is the only way to go to in order to limit the damage and regain competitiveness as a society and economy as quickly as possible
The government could drop the tax on home heating oil etc but can they do that realistically with the carbon targets and pressure from the Green party.
They might have to if as you say fuel poverty gets absolutely real next winter though.
You can’t have people freezing to death either in their houses. Particularly the elderly. Or can you?
Why not take the 8 billion they want to give NATO and build more fucking houses. Throw some of it at encouring apprenticeships while you’re at it and another chunk at improving public transport. You can also identify where there’s a serious lack of talent in highly skilled jobs and offer free masters programs over the 5 years etc etc… 8 billion to NATO
Would need it for the green fixed rate. Few gaffs recently sold have it but the boiler is due a service. How material is the boiler to the BER apart from being made up of 50% of its letters?