Martin Lewis says more 'help is needed' from government to tackle cost of living crisis - and that it is coming

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Martin Lewis has revealed that he believes more ‘help’ from the government will be ‘targeted at those on lowest incomes’ through the cost of living crisis.

Martin, speaking on a special live money saving show, said he spoke directly to the Chancellor this week. Taking on the cost of living crisis with his money saving kit, the budgeting guru said he has discussed the ongoing cost of living crisis with Rishi Sunak.

And as he told the audience more about his interaction, he said he believed the government is prepared to go further. In recent weeks, there have been calls — even from within the Conservative Party — for ministers to put a plan in place to help poorer households tackle rising bills. READ MORE:Woman instantly gets £125 added to her bank account using 5-minute Martin Lewis tip And, speaking on the day Ofgem announced the energy price cap will rise to around £2,800 annually from October, Martin detailed more of those discussions.

He said: “I was on the phone to the Chancellor yesterday. I was pushing very hard because I am worried about people making the choice between freezing and starving. “They are absolutely aware of those difficulties. .£165bn of extra savings were built in the pandemic, and the truth is, it's raining.