Conservative voters are demanding the government scrap Net Zero levies that add hundreds of pounds to household energy bills, according to explosive new polling data.
The £165 Bill Slash Brits Want
Exclusive research reveals that removing green subsidies from energy costs could save the average household approximately £165 annually. This comes as families continue to struggle with soaring living costs and energy prices that remain significantly higher than pre-crisis levels.
The survey, conducted by leading pollsters, shows overwhelming support among Tory supporters for delaying key Net Zero targets if it means reducing financial pressure on households. The findings present a significant challenge for the government as it balances environmental commitments against economic realities.
Voter Sentiment Turns Against Green Costs
Nearly two-thirds of Conservative voters believe the government should prioritise bill reduction over climate targets in the current economic climate. The data indicates a dramatic shift in public opinion as the cost of living crisis persists into another winter.
"The message from voters is crystal clear," said one political analyst. "When families are choosing between heating and eating, environmental levies become politically unsustainable."
Policy Dilemma for Downing Street
The polling creates a major headache for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who faces pressure from both environmental campaigners and backbench MPs concerned about voter backlash. With a general election looming, the government must decide whether to maintain its green commitments or respond to growing public demand for financial relief.
Energy experts warn that removing the levies would require finding alternative funding for renewable energy projects and insulation schemes currently financed through bill-payer contributions.
The debate highlights the growing tension between environmental ambitions and economic pressures, with British households increasingly unwilling to bear the cost of the country's green transition.
