LONDON, 11 June 2025 — UK100, the cross-party local climate network, has welcomed today's confirmation that the government's £13.2 billion Warm Homes commitment will be protected in the Spending Review.

Christopher Hammond, Chief Executive of UK100, says:

"Today's confirmation that the Warm Homes Plan is safe represents a victory for the 'beyond targets' approach we're calling for. The government has recognised that energy efficiency isn't just about carbon reduction — it's about national security, economic growth, and community wellbeing. Every properly insulated home is one step closer for energy independence and a family lifted out of fuel poverty. A fully-funded Warm Homes plan can start delivering the kind of wider benefits people can see and feel.”

Cllr Tracey Dixon, Leader of South Tyneside Council and UK100 Co-president, says:

"Every home we properly insulate is a small victory in an energy war. But it's more than that. In South Tyneside, we've seen the transformative impact of this work on our residents' lives. Looking beyond targets and numbers on a spreadsheet, this is about warm, healthy homes for families who desperately need support. We will continue to push for the investment our communities need, and we'll keep making the case for climate action that delivers real benefits for local people."

Cllr Andy Mellen, Leader of Mid Suffolk Council and UK100 Co-president, adds:

"Rural communities like ours in Mid Suffolk face particular challenges with older housing stock and higher heating costs. We understand more than most that energy independence starts with efficient homes that need less energy in the first place. The Warm Homes Plan pays for itself through lower bills and stronger communities."

Cllr Lucy Nethsingha, Leader of Cambridgeshire County Council and UK100 Co-president, continues:

"Our national security is built on resilient communities that aren't vulnerable to energy price shocks from authoritarian regimes. When families are choosing between heating and eating because of Putin's energy games, that's a national security issue. Energy efficiency is the permanent solution that no dictator can switch off."

Cllr Richard Clewer, Leader of Wiltshire Council 2021-2025 and UK100 Co-president, concludes:

"The cross-party support for energy efficiency at local level shows this isn't about party politics — it's about protecting our communities and our country. Local leaders understand that every pound spent on insulation is a pound that stays in local pockets rather than flowing to Putin's war chest. That's the kind of strategic thinking our national security demands."