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Mel Stride says inflation figures are 'worrying'

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Mel Stride says inflation figures are 'worrying'

Mel Stride says inflation figures are 'worrying'

The shadow chancellor has said the rise in inflation to 2.8% is "worrying." UK inflation has risen to its highest level since April driven by an increase in household energy bills, according to official figures.

Mel Stride said a key componenent to the increase has been energy bills.

"The winter fuel payment has been removed for a lot of pensioners including the most vulnerable so I think a lot of people will be worried about this," Mr Stride said.

Report by Kennedyl.

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