Ed Miliband Takes Aim At Trump's War In Iran Amid Rise In UK Energy Bills

“The rise in the price cap because of a war we did not choose is deeply unwelcome news," the energy secretary said.

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Ed Miliband has hit out at Donald Trump’s ongoing war in Iran after the energy price cap increased.

Regulator Ofgem has just announced the energy price cap will be going up by 13% between July 1 and September 30.

That means the average gas and electricity bill will increase to £1,862 a year, adding a significant strain to households across the country.

Responding to the concerning update, energy secretary Ed Miliband said: “The rise in the price cap because of a war we did not choose is deeply unwelcome news for households across the country.”

Trump worked with his Israeli allies to launch an attack on Iran at the end of February.

Iranian troops responded by blockading the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping lane which is responsible for transporting a fifth........

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