Published 2 years ago

Sunak pledges to scrap VAT on household energy bills

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Rishi Sunak has announced a plan to scrap VAT on energy bills. It is a significant U-turn on his previous pledge not to make any immediate tax cuts. Liz Truss also ramped up her bid to win the keys to No 10. She pledged to publish police league tables while asking forces to slash serious crime by 20%.

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BBC News

Rishi Sunak vows to cut VAT on energy in campaign shift

The ex-chancellor pledges his first tax cut in the Tory leadership, as part of a cost-of-living plan.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Sunak promises to scrap VAT on fuel bills if PM in dramatic U-turn

Rishi Sunak has promised to scrap VAT on household fuel bills for a year to tackle the cost of living crisis, in a dramatic U-turn, as he battles to remain in the race to become the next prime minister.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Sunak accused of U-turn after pledge to cut VAT on energy bills

Since the start of the contest, Mr Sunak has repeatedly accused Ms Truss of offering unfunded tax cuts.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Sunak slammed for 'screeching U-turn' as ex-Chancellor vows to scrap VAT on energy bills

RISHI SUNAK has been slammed after the ex-Chancellor announced he would scrap VAT on energy bills in what critics claim is a "screeching U-turn".

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak pledges to scrap VAT on energy bills in massive tax U-turn

Ex-Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the measure would save the average household around £160 in the next year - but critics said it was a massive climbdown after he opposed tax cuts

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

Rishi Sunak accused of ‘screeching U-turn’ on tax cuts

Rishi Sunak was on Tuesday night accused of a “screeching U-turn” on tax cuts as he vowed to scrap VAT on energy bills for a year if he becomes prime minister.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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