The
demonstration was held as households face yet another increase in energy
bills. From 1 July the energy cap will end and average annual energy costs are set to rise by a
further £221.
The protest was one of several across Scotland and the UK as protesters demanded an end to energy cost rises and that the energy companies stop their profiteering.
ATUC President, Tommy Campbell said, "Those
hardest hit will be the most vulnerable members of our society,
including older people, disabled people, and those living on low
incomes.
"Many are already struggling to meet the basic costs of heating
their homes and powering essential appliances.
"At
the same time, politicians continue to stand by while energy companies
make enormous profits. Around £500 of a typical household energy bill
already goes towards company profits, and that figure is likely to rise
if the government continues to allow excessive profiteering in the
energy market.
"It’s time to say enough is
enough."
