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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Lizzy Buchan & Dave Burke

Rishi Sunak warned plan to cut VAT on energy bills could move UK in 'wrong direction'

Economists have cast doubt over plans put forward by Rishi Sunak to cut VAT on energy bills - warning they could move the UK in the "wrong direction".

Last night the former Chancellor announced plans to scrap the 5% charge from October if the energy price cap tops £3,000 - sparking a fresh wave of blue-on-blue squabbling.

Mr Sunak was accused of flip-flopping after previously speaking out against the move.

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