VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.
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"provide some reassurance this winter"
— John Healey , Politician
"the government will have to set out how it will pay for its new policies at the budget"
— Darren Jones , Politician
"The cuts to the Digital ID card budget are not real because the money was never provided in the first place."
— Mel Stride , Politician
"put more money in people's pockets"
— Andy Burnham , Politician
Key People
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
A senior Cabinet minister who ruled himself out of the leadership race.
John Healey is the UK's Defence Secretary who recently resigned due to concerns over military funding.
Jonathan Reynolds is the Business Secretary in the UK's government.
Mel Stride is the Shadow Chancellor.
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Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.
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