Tackling the Cost-of-Living Crisis
Al is taking action to cut energy bills, lower living costs, and support workers and residents with practical solutions for financial stability.
Here are just some of the actions Al is campaigning for:
💡 Lower Energy Bills
- Launching an emergency home insulation programme to cut energy waste and reduce heating costs
- Providing full financial support for heat pump installations to ensure affordability for every household
🍽️ Support for Struggling Families
- Extending free school meals to all children living in poverty so that no child goes hungry
🌾 Cutting Food Costs for the Long Term
- Increasing the farming budget by £1 billion a year to support sustainable, nature-friendly food production and keep prices down
🎓 Fair Pay for Apprentices
- Scrapping the lower apprentice rate to ensure all apprentices earn at least the National Minimum Wage
📩 Support for Local Communities
- Sent a Warm Hub letter to constituents with essential contact numbers for local support, helping people stay warm and safe this winter
👵 Justice for WASPI Women
- Supporting the WASPI campaign to ensure women affected by pension age changes receive fair compensation
These policies are designed to ease financial pressures, strengthen job security, and ensure fair wages—delivering real change when people need it most.
