United in face of cost of living crisis as Inverness and Nairn SNP MP Drew Hendry organised a roundtable discussion where he met with representatives from organisations, Highland councillors and city residents
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Representatives from organisations, Highland councillors and city residents met with Inverness and Nairn SNP MP to discuss the cost of living crisis.
Drew Hendry organised a roundtable discussion because of the rising costs, including energy, which families are facing.
They aimed to thrash out what can be done locally to try and help people.
Organisations at the meeting included housing associations and the Citizens Advice Bureau.
The latest research from the University of York shows that more than 50 per cent of households will be in fuel poverty by early 2023 – meaning more than 10 per cent of household income will be spent on energy costs.
Speaking after the meeting, Mr Hendry said: “It was great to bring all these organisations and partners together in person to get to grips with the stark reality of the situation many are facing with rising energy bills and the cost of living crisis.
“Courier readers may remember that I ran an energy survey in June to get your thoughts on the issues facing you right now and your worries for the future. I want to thank everyone who filled this in – I received hundreds of responses.
“This survey, among other constituent concerns, set the agenda for this roundtable and coming together of concerned partners seeking to find ways to mitigate the extraordinary pressures and unprecedented costs that individuals and families are already facing, with the situation set to worsen this coming winter.
“Unsurprisingly, we are all on the same page and confronting the same issues. By continuing to work together, we can make headway in ensuring we do all we can to ensure that the local and Highland case is put forward at every turn and at every level of government.”
