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Andy Burnham: “I have asked the Chancellor John Healey and Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh to look at whether we can remove standing…”

On the recordOctober 22, 2026
I have asked the Chancellor John Healey and Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh to look at whether we can remove standing charges from gas bills and to report back to this house at the earliest opportunity.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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bbc.co.uk

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During Prime Minister's Questions discussing gas bills.

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