LIBERAL Democrat MP for Wellington, Gideon Amos, has backed plans which would help 4,500 local families living in fuel poverty.

His party’s ‘Essential Energy Guarantee’ would support households struggling to afford the most basic energy needs.

Mr Amos said it would save the average household £100 a year, rising to an average of £140 for the poorest families.

The scheme would be funded by clawing back billions in unexpected windfall profits from monopoly energy network operators.

MrAmos said: “Giant monopoly energy companies have been using the system to generate around £5 billion in excess profits since 2021.

“It is right they should contribute £2.5 billion in windfall taxes to help out households struggling with the surge in prices over recent years.”