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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kate Devlin

Blow for Burnham as poll shows three in four voters say flagship VAT cut won’t help them pay the bills

Nearly three-quarters of Britons believe Andy Burnham’s decision to scrap VAT on household electricity bills will do little to ease the cost of living crisis, according to a new poll.

The findings will come as a setback for the Labour leader, who has argued the measure – his first major policy as prime minister – will put more money in people’s pockets and “bring back hope”.

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