Keir Starmer: 'Absolutely unforgivable' that government is 'missing in action' amid cost of living crisis

The transcript discusses the impact of rising energy prices on individuals and businesses, highlighting public concern. The Labour Party proposes freezing energy prices and funding it through a windfall tax on oil and gas companies. The need for medium and long-term solutions, such as home insulation, is emphasized. The transcript criticizes the government's inaction during the crisis, urging them to take responsibility and implement effective measures.

What is the Labour Party's proposed solution to the rising energy prices?

• Do nothing and let the market adjust

• Implement a windfall tax on oil and gas companies

• Subsidize oil and gas companies

• Increase energy prices further

How does the Labour Party plan to fund the freeze on energy prices?

• By cutting public services

• By borrowing more money

• Through a windfall tax on oil and gas companies

• By increasing taxes on small businesses

What long-term solution does the Labour Party suggest to reduce energy bills?

• Importing cheaper energy

• Reducing energy consumption by rationing

• Insulating homes to prevent heat loss

• Building more power plants

What is the Labour Party's stance on the government's response to the energy crisis?

• The government should subsidize oil companies

• The government is doing enough

• The government is missing in action

• The government should increase energy prices

According to the transcript, what is the public's reaction to the Labour Party's plan?

• They think it's unfair

• They are indifferent

• They find it to be common sense and fair

• They prefer the government's approach