Rishi Sunak promises more support in UK energy crisis if elected as UK PM

Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Tuesday promised to provide more money to help people cope with soaring household energy bills if he is elected Britain’s Prime Minister next month.

The 42-year-old Indian-origin finalist in the Conservative Party leadership election pledged government “efficiency savings” to fund the support, while limiting borrowing. His pledge came as energy consultancy Cornwall Insight issued a forecast to say that household heating bills are expected to rise even further this winter than previously predicted.

“There is no doubt in my mind that more support will be needed,” Sunak said.

“As soon as we know how much bills will go up by, I will act,” he said.