Tom Collins, the Labour MP for Worcester, has been criticized by a local Conservative for his support of the “boiler tax” and his welcoming of changes brought in by the Labour government, including the use of heat pumps. According to Seb James, deputy chair for political and campaigning for Worcester Conservatives, the policy will lead to redundancies at companies like Worcester Bosch, where Mr. Collins previously worked. However, Mr. Collins has met with industry representatives, including those from Worcester Bosch, and has welcomed the new government’s approach, which he believes will deliver warmer homes that are cheaper to run. The changes to the Clean Heat Market Mechanism Regulations 2024 have been approved by a committee, and Mr. Collins sees the new approach as a positive step towards making warmth clean, secure, and affordable.
MP Tom Collins stands by ‘boiler tax’ proposal amid heat pump overhaul
