Strong support for clean energy, but public divided on 'green levy' reforms

Will Nichols
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YouGov poll finds strong support for windfall tax, although separate survey shows backing for Cameron's roll back of 'green taxes'

The public are divided on how the government should tackle rising energy bills, according to separate surveys released over the weekend, which also shows strong support for investment in clean energy and...

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