LIKE millions of working families, I am fed up with rip-off energy prices.

Gas and electricity bills only ever seem to go in one direction, eating up more and more of your monthly pay packet.

5 The Prime Minister says it's time to tackle ever-rising gas and electricity bills Credit: Getty Images

In recent months we have seen five of the Big Six energy firms announce yet more price rises for standard tariffs - while analysis shows profit margins hitting record levels.

That is despite the fact a Government-backed report last year found households are already paying £1.4 billion a year more than they need to.

And it is the vulnerable, and those on low incomes, who are being hit hardest.

5 Five of the Big Six energy firms have announce yet more price rises for standard tariffs in recent months Credit: PA:Press Association

It is clear to me that the energy market is not working for ordinary working families. Too many people simply aren’t getting a fair deal.

I want to pay tribute to The Sun’s tireless campaigning on this issue.

So I am making this promise: if I am re-elected on June 8, I will take action to end this injustice by introducing a cap on unfair energy price rises.

5 If re-elected on June 8, Theresa May has promised to end the injustice by introducing a cap on unfair energy price rises Credit: Getty Images

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It will protect around 17 million families on standard variable tariffs from being exploited with sudden and unjustified increases in bills.

The cap will be set by the energy watchdog Ofgem and will help close the gap between standard tariffs and the cheapest deals.

I expect it to save families on poor value tariffs as much as £100.

5 The move will protect 17 million families on from being exploited with sudden and unjustified increases in bills Credit: PA:Press Association

It is part of my determination to stand up for Sun readers and build a country that works for everyone, not just the privileged few.

To step in when markets aren’t working, or take action when people are being taken advantage of.

It’s why I have already announced plans to protect workers’ pensions against irresponsible bosses, and bring in new mental health laws to end injustice.

To reward people who work hard. Spread growth and prosperity around the country. To provide real opportunity for everyone to get on in life.

And of course, to battle for Britain in the Brexit negotiations so we get the best deal for our country.

But I can only deliver any of this if you vote for me and my Conservative team on June 8.

5 Voting for any other party would put Jeremy Corbyn in Downing Street propped up by a coalition of chaos with the SNP and Lib Dems Credit: Getty Images

A vote for any other party is a vote to put Jeremy Corbyn in Downing Street propped up by a coalition of chaos with the Scottish Nationalists and Lib Dems calling the shots.

It would be a disaster for our economy. Your taxes would go up. Your jobs would be put at risk. And the 27 EU countries would rub their hands with glee at the chance to negotiate Brexit with a weak and floundering leader.

So if you want fairer energy prices, a more secure future for your family, and a strong and stable leader negotiating Brexit, vote for me.

I won’t let you down.