3/ In the short term, we will do everything in our power to protect billpayers, including: • reforming the regulator so it is a consumer champion • working to make standing charges fairer • introducing a Warm Homes Plan

4/ The only long term solution to achieve energy independence is to sprint towards clean, homegrown power. That’s why we are moving at pace to deliver on our mission for clean power, by lifting the onshore wind ban, consenting solar and getting more renewable projects built.

5/ Our mission is the only way to save families money on their bills, and get our country out of the grip of high energy prices for good.

Deeply concerned at the Energy Cap rise by 10% this morning. Catch me speaking on BBC Radio 4 Today at 07.10 this morning. We need to protect older people from fuel poverty and ensure that they can keep warm and well this winter.

I am supporting AgeUK in its call for a rethink over the #WinterFuelPayment It is crucial that people are kept warm and well this winter. Will you support the AgeUK petition: ageuk.org.uk/our-impact/cam…

🇺🇦 We long for #Ukraine to be free. Thinking of all Ukrainians in today. #StandWithUkraine️ #MakeNoiseForUkraine 🇺🇦

Great to be back at #FulfordShow with York Labour Party. Such a massive day out for the community. Congratulations to the organisers on another successful event.

The £1.4bn intended savings from ending universality of Winter Fuel Payments, as set out in regulations laid on 22 Aug will do little if people are unable to keep safe this winter. I'm calling for a rethink #WinterFuelPayments #York - More in my blog 👇 rachaelmaskell.com/news_page/2024…

York bus depot 'among first to achieve 'Net Zero' certification yorkpress.co.uk/news/24547583.… It is so good to see the impact that electrification has had, opening up new opportunities, a just transition and cleaner air.

Allotment holders should be proud of the spaces they create across the city which are often beautiful as well as productive. It was great to attend the YACIO annual awards ceremony, thanks all! #York #Allotments

With #Parliament returning today, I am focused on finding a solution to the Winter Fuel Payments cut to ensure that older people can be kept warm and well this winter.

Joined First York at James St #York to celebrate their NetZero status, the only bus depot in Yorkshire to only use electric charging for their buses. #Transport

I am just so worried. We need to ensure that pensioners have the means to keep warm and well this winter. #WinterFuelPayment BBC Newsnight

Labour working at pace to to see cheaper energy for the future #Energy

Delighted to have been drawn in the Private Members' Bill ballot. There is so many things that require legislation so I will focus on where I can best put my efforts.

I have just spoken in the debate on children with Special Educational Needs. The debate is completely over-subscribed.

I’ve put a motion forward to phase out fossil fuels and support the #FossilFuelTreaty Ask your MP to sign it. 🔗 edm.parliament.uk/early-day-moti… @FossilTreaty #climatechange #York #FossilFuels

"The mitigation put in by the government is insufficient, we have to go back to why Gordon Brown introduced this. He was emphatic that he didn’t want people to go cold over winter. We absolutely should uphold those values." theguardian.com/politics/artic…