David Cameron accused of 'smoke and mirrors' on energy bills

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Labour accuses PM of secret deals with big six firms, while charity says cuts to green levies will come at expense of poorest

David Cameron stands accused of using "smoke and mirrors" tactics over his pledge to cut energy bills, with critics claiming that fuel prices will be at a record high this winter and cuts to energy efficiency...

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