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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rob Merrick

‘A complete waste of time’: Ken Clarke attacks Sunak for failing to help poor hit by cost of living crisis

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Ken Clarke has attacked Rishi Sunak’s efforts to ease the cost of living crisis, warning they are failing to help the poor while rewarding the better-off.

The former Conservative chancellor called the 5p fuel duty cut a “complete waste of time” and the £150 council tax rebate to help with soaring energy bills badly targeted.

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