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John Healey: That is why yesterday we cut VAT on electricity bills and today we’re announcing a £2 cap on bus fares from January.

On the recordJuly 22, 2026
That is why yesterday we cut VAT on electricity bills and today we’re announcing a £2 cap on bus fares from January.
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John Healey
Labour Party

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Announcing measures to address cost of living.

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