PMQs: David Cameron grilled on the Royal Mail sell-off and cost of living: as it happened But his instinct that he has to be the man offering voters a vision of the future they like is the right one. Engaging in Cameron's debate about Labour's record merely allows the image to form that Miliband leads the party of the past. For all that, his "bold" promise to freeze energy prices continues to be the only policy in town. It's the backdrop to just about every significant exchange at the moment and, if the desk thumping is anything to go by, it is causing some discomfort to the PM. 12.34 The PM denies that the Government's Help to Buy scheme will fuel a housing bubble. 12.33 Glyn Davies, a Tory MP, calls on the PM to confirm that protecting the rights of pensioners is a priority. Mr Cameron says pensions will go up by 2.7 per cent because of the so-called "triple lock." He warns that Labour would simply spend more on welfare that the Conservatives. 12.28 Tory MP Dominic Raab asks about the Conservative pledge to take the low paid out of income tax. here is heckling from Lib Dems who accuse the Tories of stealing their policy. 12.25 Keith Vaz, the chairman of the Home Affairs select committee asks about the plebgate row. He says he agrees "100 per cent" with Theresa May, who said that disciplinary action should be taken against three police officers after a report accused them of lying in an effort to discredit Andrew Mitchell. 12.23 On prisoner voting and the Supreme Court's decision to throw out two cases from prisoners demanding a vote, the PM says "we can all rejoice" at the result. He says it was a "victory for common sense." 12.22 Asked about marriage tax allowance, Mr Cameron says "It's simple, we want to back marriage." 12.19 Veteran Labour MP Denis Skinner asks an emotional question about the failings of Atos and disability benefits. 12.15 The PM is asked about a pardon for Alan Turing, the Bletchley Park hero who was vilified over his sexuality. Cameron says he is prepared to look at a possible pardon. 12.12 A decent quip from Miliband. Referring to the PM's previous plege to be more green, Miliband asks if he is embarassed that in just a few years, he has gone from "hug a husky to gas a badger." 12.10 Cameron says that Ed Miliband cannot possibly control world energy prices. He brands the Labour leader's energy freeze pledge "incredible." 12.09 Sky News correspondent Jon Craig has noticed a show of loyalty from Theresa May, the Home Secretary: 12.07 Miliband asks the PM if he thinks it is acceptable for energy companies to be putting up prices. The PM deflects that question and instead focuses again on the unemployment figures. He does say "we all want to see enegy prices come down" but says the "one thing" we do not want is a "price con" like the one being promised by Miliband, who has said he will freeze energy bills. 12.05 Ed Miliband immediately starts by asking about the "cost of living crisis" in Britain. The PM retaliates by trumpeting today's fall in unemployment. 12.04 Liam Fox, the former defence secretary, brings up the Guardian releasing information on GCHQ spying activities. The PM says what the Guardian did was "dangerous for national security." 12.03 The first question is about pay-day loans. The PM insists the Tories have policies to crack down on so-called legal loansharks. He says it is "right that we properly regulate this area." 12.01 David Cameron starts by congratulating the England football team for reaching the World Cup in Brazil. He jokes about being sure that everyone in the country will "swing behind" the team before adding "you can only dream." 11.59 Esther McVey, the new employment minister, has the following reaction to today's unemployment figures: Today's figures show a rise in employment of more than a million under this government, and they show that there are now more people in work than ever before. That's a really positive sign of growth in the UK economy, and a credit to British businesses for creating those jobs. We are not complacent - there's still work to do - but with more than 500,000 vacancies currently available, and with all the signs being that the economy is turning a corner, we can see that there are opportunities out there for hardworking people who aspire to get on in life. 11.45 David Cameron will go into this week's PMQs relieved that the Supreme Court has dismissed appeals from two prisoners who claimed they had the right to vote under European laws. He had previously said that the thought of prisoners getting the right to vote made him feel "physically sick." The PM is certain to come under attack from Labour over the Royal Mail share sell-off. And expect Ed Miliband to raise the issue of food banks following reports that the UK's use of food banks has tripled. Unemployment also fell by 18,000 between June and August to 2.49million. The police are also under fire over the Andrew Mitchell plebgate affair - an issue that could also be raised during today's session. 11.40 Welcome to the Prime Minister's Question Time liveblog for October 16 2013.