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Tories blast Labour over energy price hike

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Tories blast Labour over energy price hike

Tories blast Labour over energy price hike

The shadow environment secretary has blasted the Labour government for the "third" increase in energy bills since coming to power.

Victoria Atkins also criticised the government's approach to energy, including "plonking pylons across the country".

Report by Faragt.

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