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20/12/2012
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Britain's Energy Market Is Not Working - Flint
Caroline Flint MP, Labour's Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary, said Britain's energy market is not working in the public interest .
Ms Flint was commenting on the publication of the Energy and Climate Change select committee's Consumer Engagement with Energy Markets report.
She said: "For too long energy companies have been able to get away with ripping people off.
"The time has come for a complete overhaul of our energy market. Labour would abolish the regulator Ofgem and create a tough new watchdog with powers to force energy companies to pass on price cuts and clamp down on abuses by the energy giants.
"Families struggling to heat their homes this winter need a One Nation Labour government to break the dominance of the energy giants, simplify tariffs and protect vulnerable customers from being ripped off."
Police Appeal For Missing Boy
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for a missing ten year old boy.
Abubakarr Karbo, known as 'Abu' has not been seen since approx 17.00 at his home in Gypsy Hill, SE19 yesterday (Tuesday, 18 December).
He is described as black approx four feet tall, slim build with a Mohican style haircut.
He was last seen wearing black jogging bottoms, grey hooded sweatshirt, tanned timberland boots and a grey checked knee length fur hooded coat.
This is out of character and family are very concerned.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and ask for Southwark missing persons unit.
(CD)
Caroline Flint MP, Labour's Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary, said Britain's energy market is not working in the public interest .
Ms Flint was commenting on the publication of the Energy and Climate Change select committee's Consumer Engagement with Energy Markets report.
She said: "For too long energy companies have been able to get away with ripping people off.
"The time has come for a complete overhaul of our energy market. Labour would abolish the regulator Ofgem and create a tough new watchdog with powers to force energy companies to pass on price cuts and clamp down on abuses by the energy giants.
"Families struggling to heat their homes this winter need a One Nation Labour government to break the dominance of the energy giants, simplify tariffs and protect vulnerable customers from being ripped off."
Police Appeal For Missing Boy
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for a missing ten year old boy.
Abubakarr Karbo, known as 'Abu' has not been seen since approx 17.00 at his home in Gypsy Hill, SE19 yesterday (Tuesday, 18 December).
He is described as black approx four feet tall, slim build with a Mohican style haircut.
He was last seen wearing black jogging bottoms, grey hooded sweatshirt, tanned timberland boots and a grey checked knee length fur hooded coat.
This is out of character and family are very concerned.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and ask for Southwark missing persons unit.
(CD)
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Labour MP has written to the Climate Minister accusing him of "hypocracy" over the energy bills and the slashing of 'Feed-In Tarrifs'. Caroline Flint MP, Labour's Shadow Energy Secretary said on Tuesday she has written to her Government opposite Gregory Barker, highlighting the Government's "hypocrisy and how out of touch they are".
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
