Ministers Arrive for First Cabinet Meeting Amid Backlash Over Electricity Bill VAT Cut The first cabinet meeting of Andy Burnham's premiership has been marked by a flurry of activity, but also growing unease over the government's plans to remove VAT from household electricity bills.
The decision, which has sparked both praise and criticism, raises fundamental questions about the prime minister's approach to tackling the cost of living crisis.
On the surface, cutting VAT on domestic electricity bills seems like an effective way to provide relief to households struggling to make ends meet. However, critics argue that the plan is woefully underfunded.