Scots are split about refusing to pay energy bills to protest price increases

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Many Scots are split about a plan for people to stop paying their energy bills as price continue to skyrocket. The Don't Pay UK campaign is seeking one million households across the UK to go on a form of energy bill strike if there is no more government help with bills by October 1.It comes as experts warn households face 'devastating' bills of more than £3,600 this winter, and it could hit £5,300-a-year from April next year.Many families are feeling the pinch due to the price hikes.

It's been reported this week that the number of people asking for uniform grants and free school meals has increased due to the cost-of-living crisis.READ MORE: Households warned to pay energy bills or face 'ending up in the courts'As people up and down the country continue to struggle, the Don't Pay UK campaign is encouraging households to withhold paying their bills - diving opinions.

Their website says: "Even if a fraction of those of us who are paying by direct debit stop our payments, it will be enough to put energy companies in serious trouble, and they know this.

We want to bring them to the table and force them to end this crisis.Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.Our readers are split about their opinions on refusing to pay their bills.