Liz Truss vows ‘decisive action’ on soaring energy bills – but does not commit to extra payments
Tory frontrunner acknowledges the strain is ‘clear’
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Liz Truss has pledged “immediate support” to ease the sting of spirally energy bills as the Tory leadership contest enters its final stretch.
But Truss – who has previously insisted that she was focused on slashing taxes, rather than “giving out handouts” – has not yet committed to any extra direct payments.
It comes as Ofgem has confirmed an 80 per cent rise in the energy price cap – sending the average household’s yearly bill from £1,971 to £3,549 from October.
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