Polly has called in parliament for more support from the government to help high energy use businesses like Thanet Earth during the energy bills spike caused by the war in Iran and fossil fuel price volatility.
She said:
“Thanet Earth, which is near my constituency and employs a number of my constituents, actually grows 20% of the tomatoes that are sold in this country. The business is profoundly energy intensive and is doing all the right things on decarbonising its energy supply, yet it is still profoundly affected by such fossil fuel spikes as those we are experiencing today. Will the Minister look at what is possible to support such energy-intensive industries through this energy crisis?”
In response, the minister said:
“I know that [Polly] has been a champion for such industries around her constituency, including Thanet Earth. The Minister for Industry is working through the implications of this crisis for such businesses as we speak, and will come forward with plans in due course.”