On the recordAugust 19, 2026
We have cut VAT on electricity bills and capped bus fares at £2 - to give breathing space to those feeling the strain.
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John Healey
Labour Party
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bbc.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Chancellor comments on economic measures amid rising inflation.
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