David Williams, MP for Stoke-on-Trent North and Kidsgrove supported the Budget explaining that it supports families in the city and delivers 'justice' for mineworkers.

He said: "This Budget sets out real, practical support for families, working people and pensioners across Stoke-on-Trent North and Kidsgrove. 

"From April, household energy bills will fall by an average of £150. After years of spiralling costs, this will bring much-needed relief to households still living with the consequences of the Conservative cost-of-living crisis. 

"It goes hand-in-glove with Labour's long-term plan to cut dependence on foreign fossil fuels to build a clean, secure British energy system that creates jobs here at home.  

"I strongly welcome the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap from April. 

"This change will ease pressure on thousands of low-income households and lift children out of poverty. More than 4,000 children in Stoke-on-Trent North and Kidsgrove will benefit. "It was never right that children paid the price for their parents' circumstances, and this decision reflects the values of fairness and decency that local people expect.  

"Today also delivers justice for the mineworkers who powered our country. 

"The return of the £2.3 million BCSSS Investment Reserve is the result of sustained lobbying from Labour Coalfields MPs. 

"More than 800 local BCSSS pensioners will benefit directly. After years of being denied what they were owed, this Government has finally put things right. 

"The inflation-busting 4.8 per cent rise in the State Pension is another important step that will help thousands more local pensioners with the cost of living.  

"Investment in children and young people is also clear, with new funding for school libraries and safer, more accessible playgrounds across England.

"Every child deserves spaces that inspire learning, confidence and creativity; this Budget reflects that priority.  

"This is a Budget rooted in fairness, security and opportunity. I will continue to stand up for our community to ensure that Stoke-on-Trent North and Kidsgrove receives its fair share." 

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