Press Release: Energy Costs event - 24/4/23
/Alan Brown MP Tackles Energy Cost Concerns Parliamentary Event
The representative for Kilmarnock and Loudoun is taking a stand against the rising energy costs and unfair treatment many constituents face from their energy suppliers.
Last week (Tuesday 18th April), Mr Brown attended a cross-party event co-hosted by Drew Hendry MP and Anne McLaughlin MP.
At the event, Alan Brown MP supported two energy fairness campaigns to address energy-related challenges faced by people living in Kilmarnock and Loudoun.
Energy suppliers have a history of withholding credit balances, unnecessarily raising direct debit levels, and engaging in discriminatory practices against those on pre-payment meters. These practices tend to impact the most vulnerable members of society. By supporting Drew Hendry MP's "It's Your Money" Campaign and Anne McLaughlin MP's Pre-payment Meter Campaign, Mr Brown is working to make a difference for people living across the constituency.
During the parliamentary event, he participated in discussions about the campaigns and explored ways to collaborate with other MPs to help those most impacted by these unfair practices.
Mr Brown hopes that by attending the event, they can work with others to create a fairer and more transparent energy supply sector while raising awareness about the issues.
Commenting, the MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun said:
"Taking part in this energy fairness event last week was a great opportunity to join forces with cross-party MPs to discuss ways to tackle energy-related challenges people living across Kilmarnock and Loudoun are facing.
"Whether it is energy suppliers holding on to customers' money or unfairly penalising people with pre-paid meters, it's clear that there are working practices in this sector that do not serve the best interests of consumers.
"To make matters worse, it is the most vulnerable in our community who are most affected by these practices. Without intervention, energy suppliers will continue to withhold consumers' money and punish those on pre-paid meters, leaving those affected dealing with unnecessary financial burdens.
By supporting these energy fairness campaigns, Mr Brown hopes to create a more transparent and fair energy supply sector, ultimately providing affected constituents with the financial relief they deserve.
The MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun encourages constituents to stay informed about the progress of these campaigns to ensure everyone gets a fair deal from energy suppliers.
For more information, contact Mr Brown's office on 01563 501412 / alan.brown.mp@parliament.uk / 31A Titchfield Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 1QW
