Fuel duty proposal withdrawn after discussions
Deputy Lucy Stephenson had wanted to cut the tax by 10p a litre for three months.
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"I think there were very clear messages at the recent election from voters about the cost of living."
— Lucy Stephenson , Politician
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Deputy Lucy Stephenson had wanted to cut the tax by 10p a litre for three months.
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