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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor

Rachel Reeves rules out universal support on energy bills

Rachel Reeves speaking in the House of Commons
Rachel Reeves also said she would review the planned fuel duty rise in September, but did not commit to delaying or postponing it. Photograph: House of Commons

Rachel Reeves has ruled out universal support to deal with any future rise in energy bills, saying any government help would be targeted, and criticised the support offered by Liz Truss’s government as unaffordable and irresponsible.

The chancellor also said she would review the planned fuel duty rise in September, but did not commit to delaying or postponing it.

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