North Cornwall MP welcomes £53m heating oil support
Concerns that government action isn't fast enough for rural households relying on heating oil
The government has announced a huge £53 million emergency support for households hit by the soaring heating oil prices.
Prices have surged in recent weeks following conflicts in the middle east.
With 53.4% of homes in Ben Maguire MP's rural constituency being off the gas grid, Maguire worries the support won't reach the households fast enough.
"This support is of course welcome news, and shows that our pressure on this issue is having real effects."
He adds, "However, I remain very concerned that rural families here in North Cornwall need help right now, not weeks down the line. With almost 27,000 households off the gas grid in my constituency, many people have been completely exposed to these price shocks.