Millions betrayed by Tories’ energy price cap U-turn, says Labour

Shadow energy minister says Ofgem plan 'falls far short' of Theresa May's general election promise

Labour has accused the government of betraying millions of households after the energy regulator published proposals to extend a price cap for vulnerable customers that fell well short of the Conservatives' election promises.

Theresa May had pledged a price cap on energy bills for 17m families during the general election campaign, but the policy was missing from the Queen's speech.