Opened the debate
Blyth argued that the government had failed to address the housing crisis, citing that only 17 homes had been built under current initiatives. Blyth claimed that living standards were declining due to high electricity bills, which had risen significantly, forcing families to make difficult financial choices. Blyth warned that proposed carbon border adjustment mechanisms could harm domestic industries such as steel and cement by making them uncompetitive. Blyth also noted that the promised electricity bill relief had not materialised for many households.