'You can't heat your home with hope': Sunak unveils plans to slash energy bills for millions
He also predicted that as energy prices continue to rise the government would have to raise more money from a windfall tax on energy companies, a move rejected by Ms Truss at the latest leadership hustings in Cheltenham.In his article, Mr Sunak said he would offer specific support to pensioners and those on benefits as they"simply cannot increase their incomes to meet their energy costs and are the most vulnerable in society".
But it was emphasised that it was his intention to cover"as much of the hole as possible", with households already likely to be £400 to 500 worse off than predicted in May. "I am unequivocal that, if I enter 10 Downing Street at the start of next month, I will provide the support required to the people who need it," he said.
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