- Ed Miliband has suggested that VAT on household energy bills could be removed in the upcoming Budget, raising public hopes.
- He reaffirmed Labour’s pledge to lower energy bills by up to £300 by 2030 but did not commit to an earlier timeline.
- Miliband denied that green levies and the Net Zero agenda are responsible for high energy costs, attributing high bills to fossil fuel dependence and infrastructure needs.
- Household energy bills have recently increased, intensifying pressure on the government to act.
- Miliband refused to speculate on specific Budget measures but acknowledged the government recognizes the current affordability crisis.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
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