Cameron commits to rolling back 'some' green levies

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Prime Minister gives clearest indication yet that he wishes to cut 'green tariffs', but Lib Dem's remain committed to defending green policies

The row over energy bills erupted again at Prime Minister's Questions this afternoon as the Prime Minister gave the clearest indication yet that he wished to cut some of the "green levies" imposed on energy...

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