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Newry and Armagh MP Dáire Hughes has called on the British government to take urgent action to address rising fuel costs affecting households and businesses across the north. It comes at a time when protests are planned for today across the north.
Sinn Féin MPs have written to the Prime Minister calling for a temporary and immediate reduction in fuel costs, with Hughes among those pressing for swift intervention.
Mr Hughes said: "The British Prime Minister must step up and deliver urgent, meaningful support to tackle soaring energy costs driven by Israeli/ US attacks on Iran."
He added that the pressure on people across the north was considerable. "Families, households, and businesses across the north are under severe and growing pressure," he said.
The Newry and Armagh MP was particularly critical of British government spending priorities. "While the British government can find billions for weapons and warfare, workers and families here are being left behind to shoulder the burden of rising costs alone. That is unacceptable," he said.
Hughes said a united political front was needed, stating: "We need a strong, united voice from across all parties to demand immediate intervention."
He confirmed that Sinn Féin MPs had joined with other MPs from the north on the issue, saying they were "calling for decisive action to cut fuel prices to ease the strain on our communities."
