The former Tory minister has advised people need to clean their chimneys to beat the cost of living crisis as she slammed Martin Lewis for calling it a “disaster”. Edwina Currie, a former junior health minister under Margaret Thatcher, clashed with the Money Saving Expert over the use of the word disaster. He said: “I would like you, Martin, to stop using words like ‘disaster’ and instead advise people to take sensible steps to reduce the impact on their families and businesses. “And stop pretending that governments can do everything. They can not.” Among those “sensible steps” were “foil behind radiators”, “move furniture away from radiators”, a “chimney” and using a deep fryer or microwave instead of an oven, he claimed.
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However, Mr Lewis replied: ‘It’s a disaster Edwina! “Energy bills by January will cost on average more than half of the full state pension and more of basic UC [Universal Credit]. No logical step covers this!” Edwina Currie faces backlash over Martin Lewis review. / Getty Images Ms Currie replied: “Focus on helping. Include local authorities, such as in Germany. “Give people something they can do… not just shake their hands. “The more people who can cut back, the easier it becomes for those who can’t. Every little bit helps.” The 75-year-old, who is known for her outspoken views, had hit back at Mr Lewis by inviting both Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak to a debate about the rising cost of living. Ofgem announced last week that the energy price cap will rise to more than £3,500 a year for a typical household from October, with inflation expected to hit 13 per cent this month. Mr Lewis has previously warned that people could die this winter if more government help is not given to help people with excessive energy bills. Speaking after the energy price cap was announced, he said: “Please, pray and beg for more government help this winter … this is not a disaster, it’s a disaster that people won’t die because of it, this winter.” The current chancellor, Nadhim Zahawi, has said officials were working “steadily” to develop more options to support households for the next prime minister to take over. The result of the Tory leadership contest, which will decide the next prime minister, will be announced on September 5.
title: “Ex Tory Minister Clashes With Martin Lewis After Calling Cost Of Living A Disaster Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-15” author: “Elinor Langel”
The former Tory minister has advised people need to clean their chimneys to beat the cost of living crisis as she slammed Martin Lewis for calling it a “disaster”. Edwina Currie, a former junior health minister under Margaret Thatcher, clashed with the Money Saving Expert over the use of the word disaster. He said: “I would like you, Martin, to stop using words like ‘disaster’ and instead advise people to take sensible steps to reduce the impact on their families and businesses. “And stop pretending that governments can do everything. They can not.” Among those “sensible steps” were “foil behind radiators”, “move furniture away from radiators”, a “chimney” and using a deep fryer or microwave instead of an oven, he claimed.
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However, Mr Lewis replied: ‘It’s a disaster Edwina! “Energy bills by January will cost on average more than half of the full state pension and more of basic UC [Universal Credit]. No logical step covers this!” Edwina Currie faces backlash over Martin Lewis review. / Getty Images Ms Currie replied: “Focus on helping. Include local authorities, such as in Germany. “Give people something they can do… not just shake their hands. “The more people who can cut back, the easier it becomes for those who can’t. Every little bit helps.” The 75-year-old, who is known for her outspoken views, had hit back at Mr Lewis by inviting both Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak to a debate about the rising cost of living. Ofgem announced last week that the energy price cap will rise to more than £3,500 a year for a typical household from October, with inflation expected to hit 13 per cent this month. Mr Lewis has previously warned that people could die this winter if more government help is not given to help people with excessive energy bills. Speaking after the energy price cap was announced, he said: “Please, pray and beg for more government help this winter … this is not a disaster, it’s a disaster that people won’t die because of it, this winter.” The current chancellor, Nadhim Zahawi, has said officials were working “steadily” to develop more options to support households for the next prime minister to take over. The result of the Tory leadership contest, which will decide the next prime minister, will be announced on September 5.
