Exiting EU would see energy bills rise not fall, green groups claim

Michael Holder
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Industry experts criticise Vote Leave's claims Brexit would mean cheaper energy bills, suggesting it would actually lead to higher prices and increased carbon emissions

Environmental and energy groups have questioned the Vote Leave campaign's claims today that a Brexit could mean cheaper consumer energy bills, claiming the reverse would be true and could even lead to...

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