Make Electricity Free for All in the United Kingdom

The Issue

I understand the financial burden that electricity bills can place on families. It's a necessity we all use and need, yet it costs us a fortune while big corporations make billions supplying it. This is not just my story; it's the story of millions across the United Kingdom who struggle to keep up with their electricity bills.

Electricity is not a luxury; it's a basic need in our modern lives. From lighting our homes to powering our appliances, we depend on electricity every day. Yet, despite its importance and ease of production, many households are forced to choose between paying their electricity bill or buying food.

According to data from UK Power (2019), average annual domestic standard electricity bills in England have risen by over 20% since 2010. Meanwhile, energy companies continue to report significant profits - British Gas reported an operating profit of £466 million for its consumer energy business in 2020 (Centrica Annual Report).

It's time for change. We call upon policymakers and energy providers alike to make electricity free for all residents of the United Kingdom as part of a broader commitment towards social equity and sustainable living.

Please sign this petition if you believe that access to basic utilities like electricity should be a right rather than a privilege determined by wealth.

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The Issue

I understand the financial burden that electricity bills can place on families. It's a necessity we all use and need, yet it costs us a fortune while big corporations make billions supplying it. This is not just my story; it's the story of millions across the United Kingdom who struggle to keep up with their electricity bills.

Electricity is not a luxury; it's a basic need in our modern lives. From lighting our homes to powering our appliances, we depend on electricity every day. Yet, despite its importance and ease of production, many households are forced to choose between paying their electricity bill or buying food.

According to data from UK Power (2019), average annual domestic standard electricity bills in England have risen by over 20% since 2010. Meanwhile, energy companies continue to report significant profits - British Gas reported an operating profit of £466 million for its consumer energy business in 2020 (Centrica Annual Report).

It's time for change. We call upon policymakers and energy providers alike to make electricity free for all residents of the United Kingdom as part of a broader commitment towards social equity and sustainable living.

Please sign this petition if you believe that access to basic utilities like electricity should be a right rather than a privilege determined by wealth.

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Petition created on 29 November 2023