WATCH: Gregory Campbell demands 'action' from Keir Starmer as he warns of imminent fuel protests

Georgia Pearce
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:39:56 +0000

DUP MP Gregory Campbell has called on Sir Keir Starmer to "take action" and not "offer words" as he warned of the imminent fuel price protests hitting the UK.

Addressing the Prime Minister during PMQs, Mr Campbell said: "There is severe hardship being experienced by businesses, consumers and families right across the United Kingdom. Not just normal cost of living costs, but fuel costs is exceptionally high and getting higher. There are protests being organised as we speak for next week.

"Prime Minister, we need action delivered as quickly as possible in order to ensure that these protests don't escalate out of control and people see that politics matters, Governments listen and take action rather than just offer words."

Sir Keir seemed to dismiss the warning, responding: "I know that his constituents and all of those in Northern Ireland are concerned about the impact that the war in Iran is having on them. I was in Northern Ireland just a few weeks ago, where I spoke directly to party leaders, and we announced what we were doing in that regard on heating oil.

"Obviously, fuel duty is frozen until September, energy bills have been reduced, and we've also made it clear that we wouldn't tolerate profiteering or unfair practice, which was a particular concern raised with me when I was over in Northern Ireland.

"The most important thing we can do is to de-escalate the conflict and get the Straits of Hormuz open, and that's why I'm co-hosting the summit on Friday in order to make progress on those both those fronts."

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