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Peter Davidson

Tory minister laughed at during TV debate as he says £200 bills 'discount' not a loan

A Tory minister was laughed at during a Question Time debate after he attempted to defend a £200 loan offered to help people with the cost of living crisis.

Greg Hands, Minister of State for Business, Energy and Clean Growth, struggled to convince the audience in Canterbury that a £200 discount to tackle the cost of living crisis wasn’t just a loan.

Families are struggling to make ends meet after the energy cap was hiked at the end of last week with many choosing between heating homes or eating.

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