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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Independent and Lauren MacDougall

Voices: Readers on how to tackle soaring bills in wake of Iran war – from ‘going electric’ to ‘holding back’ on travel

Independent readers are divided over how the government should respond to soaring energy and fuel costs, with some backing Rachel Reeves’s targeted approach while others argue it fails to meet the scale of the crisis.

Several commenters highlighted the limits of government support, arguing it ultimately comes from taxpayers and that high borrowing leaves little room for universal help.

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