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Government 'putting oil and gas profits before customers' with refusal to slash VAT, Labour charges
THE government was accused of putting energy firms’ profits before the welfare of struggling customers yesterday after it rejected Labour plans to cut tax on gas and electricity bills.
Labour’s accusation follows a survey showing that 85 per cent of Conservative voters support a cut in VAT on energy bills to protect customers.
Tory ministers voted against the plans last week.
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