During FMQs, Greenock and Inverclyde MSP Stuart McMillan raised the impact of rising energy bills on local businesses – asking the First Minister to press upon the new Prime Minister to clean up the energy mess the Tories have helped create.
The local SNP MSP highlighted the news that award-winning Gourock restaurant, My Kitchen, is closing at the end of the month because of spiralling energy costs.
While another restaurant business has stepped in and the staff have been retained, Stuart said this highlights the challenges being faced by businesses in Inverclyde and across Scotland.
Commenting after FMQs, Stuart said:
“My Kitchen was a well-loved restaurant in my constituency – my staff and I even went there for our Christmas meal one year and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
“Although a positive resolution has been found for the restaurant and the staff, it’s still the case that Sushil Kc has had to give up his business due to costs that are out with his control.
“Frankly, the support from the UK Government so far has not been good enough.
“With most powers relating to energy reserved to Westminster, Rishi Sunak must make addressing the energy mess his party have helped create his utmost priority.
“Otherwise, the Scottish Government’s efforts to tackle the cost-of-living crisis are at risk of being cancelled out by the lack of action from the UK Government on energy costs.”
