@martinlewismse: Martin Lewis evidence to MPs… the biggest area of complaint I get about energy bills is on the Standing Charge Just a small part of the evidence given at the Commons Public Accounts committee you can watch the full session at ParliamentLive.TV - search 'Public Accounts Committee, date Monday 29 June 2026'
He speaks too much sense to obviously will be ignored.
2026-07-01 09:18:47
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Antonia Wheeler :
Because it’s greed, it’s to give shareholders more and the consumer less.
2026-07-01 09:29:13
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davetherave :
the energy companies are too busy counting they're billions in profits to give a shit .😂
2026-07-01 18:24:18
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Scrapmanconnor7 :
Martin for chancellor
2026-07-01 10:55:39
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billybobjoey :
electricity should be nationalised - not for profit
2026-07-01 16:45:02
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mumviper :
ofgem not fit for purpose
2026-07-01 09:46:30
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Simp. Hunter. :
it's like paying £5 per week for the supermarket to have food on the shelves ready to buy. the standing charge js a joke. also when are we getting the vat cut we was promised.
2026-07-01 11:32:21
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The jinkyjoiner :
Martin Lewis.. the people man! 🙌🏼
2026-07-01 12:25:05
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Mackle :
Standing Charge is the biggest rip off all.
2026-07-01 19:17:45
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user1479791506841 :
i paid more for standing charge last month than for actual usage
2026-07-01 09:22:47
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Motsy Robotsy :
Give this legend a knighthood. Or better still, make him the PM.
2026-07-01 21:35:32
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Flap Scramley :
Martin Lewis is the GOAT
2026-07-01 10:01:34
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Tj Duke731. :
we getting ripped off , my gas is about £12 a month , yet pay about £14 standing charge
2026-07-01 11:27:32
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cebbies38 :
Martin Lewis for Prime Minister!!
2026-07-01 11:19:01
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Alex S :
Martin would be the most amazing Chancellor of the Exchequer!
2026-07-01 10:58:30
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Shell :
this man should be chancellor.........he knows what he's doing and "people TRUST him"😁
2026-07-01 15:43:10
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Eric Cantona :
why is it that an independent financial guru, has to educate the powers that be on how to be fair with how the treat the public. do the regulators work for the people or big business?
2026-07-01 21:35:23
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davidq107 :
we should only pay for what we use.
2026-07-01 09:41:04
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JD :
This bloke genuinely should be knighted, thank you Martin, what a legend
2026-07-01 10:49:54
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davidC587 :
that and council tax are the worst thing
2026-07-01 10:04:18
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Mat2720 :
if the standing charge was there purely for the upkeep of the system, that supplied actual upgrades consistently I wouldn't be so mad about it, but in reality it's just put into the profit pot and divided out to shareholders. Energy company profits need to be strictly capped, standing charge needs to be proven to be used strictly on essential maintainance of the system, no frivolous extras or inefficiencies, and fuel costs need to be fair. If the system operated like that, it would be justified, people are more angry that they are paying more and more through the nose for the same service every year, whilst the same companies post higher and higher profits.
2026-07-01 14:58:29
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R A Flint :
most months my standing charge is higher than my electric usage
2026-07-01 18:45:36
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AndyMezz :
standing charges have always seemed like a complete joke. He hit the nail on the head with the analogy. It makes no sense to pay JUST to have access to it when you're already paying to use it every day. Or even when you dont use it you STILL have to.
2026-07-01 17:48:44
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Cunny Funt :
We get ripped off at every turn
2026-07-01 21:17:44
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user4227568129558 :
THANKYOU FOR BEING THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
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