The SNP’s Westminster leader was speaking hours after a deal was struck between the US and Iran.
The SNP has urged Sir Keir Starmer to offer more support with the cost of living after a ceasefire deal was negotiated in Iran.
US President Donald Trump announced early on Wednesday morning he was suspending a proposed extension of the offensive in Iran to include attacks on bridges and power stations for two weeks after Tehran proposed a “workable” plan for a ceasefire, subject to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
But speaking just hours after the announcement of the of the ceasefire, SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn said the chance should be taken by the UK Government to tackle the energy implications stemming from the war.
The attacks by the US and Israel, along with the Iranian reprisals against fellow Gulf states and the effective closure of the Strait sent energy prices soaring.
“The news of a ceasefire deal is a relief for the whole world but the consequences of the war in the Middle East will be long lasting whatever happens next,” Mr Flynn said.
“Keir Starmer must use the window of opportunity provided by the Iran ceasefire deal to help families with rising fuel and energy costs – and avoid worsening the UK’s cost-of-living crisis.
“Prices are already sky-high under Starmer and continuing to do nothing is not an option.
“The Labour government must act now to avoid another cost-of-living spike, which will hammer families across the UK in the months ahead with energy bills, food prices, mortgage rates and inflation all expected to rise.”
Downing Street pointed to changes which came into force last week as proof of action being taken to quell the increase in the cost of living, including the increase to the living wage and minimum wage and the drop in the energy price cap by 7%.
