On Tuesday, hard-working families across the country will see their cost of living rise yet again — and it’s all thanks to this Labour government’s choices. A whole litany of household bills is set to soar, with some increases running into the hundreds of pounds. Whether it’s council tax, energy, water, broadband or car tax, almost every corner of family life is about to get more expensive.

New analysis by the Conservative Party shows the average household will be hit with over £1,000 in extra costs this year – a fresh blow to family finances already under pressure. Yes, these bill hikes may come into force on April Fools’ Day, but there’s nothing funny about what Labour is doing to the country.

Time and time again, Labour’s promises have turned out to be hollow, cynical attempts to win votes.

Keir Starmer vowed to freeze council tax. Instead, families across the country are facing eye-watering increases, and all for worse services.

Labour’s Jobs Tax comes in next week, meaning councils are having to raise rates just to pay the extra tax, not to fund better services. And in Labour-run Birmingham, councillors have awarded themselves bumper pay rises, funded by higher council tax, while rubbish piles up in the streets and basic services collapse.

Ed Miliband once promised his Net Zero by 2050 crusade would save families £300 on their energy bills. Instead, thanks to three consecutive price cap hikes, bills are now rising by an average of £111. Meanwhile, he’s funnelling billions of taxpayers’ money into GB Energy while voting against safeguards that would keep its supply chains free from Chinese slave labour.

Broadband bills, water rates, insurance premiums, childcare fees – all rising. And the culprit is clear: Labour’s economic mismanagement.

They’ve stoked inflation, pushed interest rates higher for longer, and heaped new costs on businesses – costs now being passed directly to consumers.

And it’s about to get worse. Later this week, some of Rachel Reeves’ punishing new tax rises come into force, tax rises designed not to help households, but to pay for Labour’s spending and borrowing spree. The Jobs Tax will mean businesses have to pass on some of the £25bn through raising their prices – as confirmed by the Bank of England and others.

The Conservative Party, under new leadership, will hold Labour to account. Across the country, our hard-working councillors are fighting to protect your money and deliver better services for less.

On May 1st, you can send Keir Starmer a clear message over this mess – over Labour’s cruellest month in office. Vote Conservative for lower taxes and better services.