SNP Pledges Energy Bill Support for Terminally Ill

0:00It's March 29th. Welcome to Edinburgh News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. The Scottish National Party is stepping up to tackle energy bills for people with terminal illnesses getting treatment right in their own homes. Shirley Ann Somerville, who's running for Dunfermlin, just pledged that a re-elected SNF government will roll out real support to cover those extra costs. This comes off a big push from Consumer Scotland and the Sunday Mail, spotlighting how bills keep climbing under the UK Labour government. Somerville is backing the call after getting a key report back in March. Families dealing with disability or serious health issues are twice as likely to fall behind on energy payments, hitting them extra hard. Somerville's hitting back at Conservatives too, saying their push for Social Security cuts needs a serious rethink. Consumer Scotland laid out a clear fix, payments up to 450 pounds to help with the added strain of home care. It's practical A that puts people first in tough times. Somerville's out visiting spots like the Pilton Youth and Children's Project, locking

1:03in that commitment to make life easier for these families. Without the extra money worries.