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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Dave Burke

More than 70% of Tory voters back nationalising energy firms who fail to cut prices

An overwhelming majority of Brits believe energy companies should be temporarily nationalised if they can't slash bills - including 72% of Tory voters, surprise polling shows.

Labour's plan to freeze the energy price cap until April is also hugely popular among the public - raising awkward questions for Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak.

A poll released by campaign group 38 Degrees found 86% of the public and 85% Tory voters, are in favour of keeping the cap at its current level of £1,971 - amid bleak forecasts it could otherwise reach £5,500 in the spring.

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