Minister Dodges Question On Soaring Bills With 1 Surprising Response

Angela Eagle and Wilfred Frost

A minister dismissed a question about how a Labour government will oversee a significant hike in household bills this morning by claiming there are “always” pressures on cost of living.

From April 1, gas and electricity bills, council tax, and water bills, are all going to rise.

The energy bill for an average household will go up £9.25 a month while water bills will rise by around £11 a month.

Council tax is expected to increase by £108 on...