International Update Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

International Update

Sarah Bool Excerpts
Monday 12th October 2026

(1 day, 18 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andy Burnham Portrait The Prime Minister
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I can assure my hon. Friend that reducing the cost of energy is a core priority of this Government, as I said at the conference in Liverpool just over a week ago. I have already removed VAT from electricity bills; there is more to come, and we will set that out soon.

Sarah Bool Portrait Sarah Bool (South Northamptonshire) (Con)
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If the Prime Minister is so keen to support our farmers, there is one step he could take that is entirely within his control, which is to scrap the family farm tax. Will he do so, and show a genuine commitment to our farmers?

Andy Burnham Portrait The Prime Minister
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As the hon. Lady knows, changes have been made, but that is not the only issue affecting British farming, which is why I have made the statement I have made today.