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John Healey promises budget support for consumers and businesses
John Healey said his first budget would give consumers and businesses “breathing space” while maintaining Labour’s fiscal rules. He also indicated that further energy support and aid for Ukraine could be announced.
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John Healey promised that his first budget would give consumers and businesses “breathing space”.
“I want the budget to be a budget that gives Britain a bit of breathing space”
John Healey said he would maintain the fiscal rules set out by his predecessor, Rachel Reeves.
“Healey stressed that he would stick to the rules set out by Reeves.”
The UK government has already cut VAT on electricity bills.
“The government has already cut VAT on electricity bills”