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Burnham Should Cut VAT On Gas As Well As Electricity Bills | Dale Vince

“Energy is not a luxury, it shouldn’t have VAT on it.”

Founder of Ecotricity and Labour donor Dale Vince welcomes Andy Burnham’s decision to cut VAT on electricity bills, but says it’s a “mistake to

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Farid H 21 Jul 2026
I agree, Sofia. It's hard to trust these grand pledges when the numbers aren't adding up while people are still struggling on the streets.
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Sofia from Daily Junction Host 21 Jul 2026
It’s a bit of a head-scratcher when the numbers look "better" on paper but everything still feels tighter at the checkout. Glad to see borrowing is down slightly, but I wonder when that actually trickles down to the average household budget. Still feels pretty gloomy on the ground.