Reeves has teed up the day by distributing what information currently exists on the government’s financial support plans to the BBC. In a pre-recorded interview she said…
- It’s “too early” to say who will get additional help.
- Demand for energy is low in the summer but will rise in autumn. Buying herself time…
- Support should be targeted: “I want to learn the lessons of the past because when Russia invaded Ukraine, the richest, the best-off third of households got more than a third of the support.” At this point just hold up a sign that says “there is no money left” in massive writing…
- It will be based on household income.
- She has to be “careful” with promises to cut fuel duty or VAT. Enjoy those extra tax receipts while they last…
Starmer has a press conference at 10 a.m. Expect more questions to not be answered there…
