Sunak vows to scrap VAT on energy bills, as green groups criticise TV debates

Michael Holder
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As Tory leadership rivals Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss unveil further pledges, the contest is attracting growing criticism for lack of focus on climate and the environment

Rishi Sunak has vowed to temporarily ditch VAT on energy bills to help ease the burden of soaring energy costs on struggling households this winter if elected Prime Minister, as the race to succeed Boris...

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