THE government’s response to the cost-of-living crisis has favoured the wealthy while “failing those in greatest need,” Labour said today, as the party cornered ministers in Parliament.

Shadow work and pensions minister Matt Rodda told the Commons that the rising costs of fuel, food and bills is leaving families and pensioners wondering how they will make ends meet.

He said: “Inflation is running at 11 per cent for everyday goods and petrol is now nearly £2 a litre.