Ending the Energy Rip-Off

Fiona and Marlene are joined by Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp for an update on  Believe in Scotland's campaign to end the energy rip-off. Thousands of Scottish households and businesses are demanding answers. Despite being an energy-rich nation with abundant renewable resources, Scotland pays the highest energy prices in the UK—a disparity that defies logic and hits hardworking families where it hurts most. The recent petition has sparked action with thousands of Scots demanding an end to the energy rip off flooding the inboxes of elected representatives with calls for change. With the Holyrood elections on the horizon we also take a look at the manifesto energy pledges from the major parties.  We even ranked this from worst to best in our opinion.  You might not agree with us - you can let us know in the comments how you would rate them! Key topics: 00:01:22  Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp gives us the latest on the energy petition 00:28:26   Our Energy manifesto countdown Find out more about the petition here : https://www.believeinscotland.org/end_scotlands_energy_bill_rip_off With thanks to Craig Dalzell from Commonweal here is a very handy summary of all the manifestos: https://thecommongreen.scot/2026/03/19/the-scottish-parliamentary-election-2026-the-manifestos/ #holyrood2026 #believeinscotland  #energyprices The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts.  Remember to like and subscribe! Get in touch: Email:  [email protected]  Bluesky: @scottishindypod Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips.  Video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm We're also on TikTok : scotindypodcasters If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?   https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause.