Scotland's First Minister has said he is “surprised” the Prime Minister will not be bringing his UK tour to Scotland.
It is understood Andy Burnham will not be coming to Scotland as he tours the country talking to people about the cost of living.
Swinney's comments in Fife
Speaking to the Press Association during a visit in Fife on Wednesday, John Swinney said the Prime Minister would face questions about the Labour-led Government's plans to cut energy bills.
“I'm surprised the Prime Minister's decided not to come to Scotland as part of his listening tour,” he said.
“But I think if he did come to Scotland, people would be wanting to say to him that they're deeply concerned about the fact that his Government has failed to live up to the Labour election promise to cut fuel bills by £300 because, as a consequence of the price cap announcements today, bills are now £250 higher than when Labour came to office.”
Energy promises under scrutiny
“Labour have totally failed to cut energy bills as they promised,” Swinney added.
“And in an energy-rich country like Scotland, what that says to me is that Scotland's energy has got to be in Scotland's hands, so that we can reduce fuel bills and use the energy wealth of Scotland to support consumers in our country.”
The UK Government has been contacted for comment.
