Labour MP Jess Phillips has launched a scathing attack on the government’s response to the cost of living crisis, accusing ministers of failing to support struggling families. Speaking in Birmingham, Phillips highlighted the growing financial pressures facing households as inflation continues to rise.
'People Are Being Pushed to the Brink'
Phillips did not mince words as she described the dire situation many Britons now face. 'People are suffering,' she said. 'Every day, I hear from constituents who are choosing between heating their homes and putting food on the table. This isn’t just a crisis—it’s a national emergency.'
Government Inaction Under Fire
The Labour MP criticised the Conservative government for what she called a 'lack of urgency' in addressing the crisis. 'Where is the support for those hardest hit?' Phillips demanded. 'The government’s piecemeal measures are nowhere near enough.'
She also pointed to rising energy bills, stagnant wages, and soaring food prices as key factors driving the crisis. 'Families are being pushed to the brink, and yet those in power seem oblivious,' she added.
Labour’s Alternative Plan
Phillips outlined Labour’s proposals to tackle the crisis, including:
- A windfall tax on energy companies to fund household support
- Increased benefits and pensions to match inflation
- Stronger regulation of essential goods pricing
'We need bold action, not half-measures,' she insisted. 'Labour is ready to step up where this government has failed.'
Public Backlash Growing
Public frustration over the cost of living crisis has reached boiling point, with protests and campaigns demanding government intervention. Phillips warned that without immediate action, the situation will only worsen.
'This isn’t just about politics—it’s about people’s lives,' she said. 'The government must act now before more families are pushed into poverty.'
