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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Angus Cochrane

Boris Johnson wavering on opposition to windfall tax amid backlash

Boris Johnson is under pressure to step up support for struggling families

BORIS Johnson has signalled he could cave in to opposition demands for a windfall tax on energy companies to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis.

As the Tory leadership faces a backlash over its lack of action to help struggling families, it’s reported Chancellor Rishi Sunak has told Treasury officials to examine plans for a levy on the soaring profits of the oil and gas giants.

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