Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty
Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.
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"Petrol and diesel prices are higher than they've been for a long time because of Trump's mad war with Iran, and people need help now."
— Sir Ed Davey , Politician
"I'm sure John Healey will be open to any and all suggestions ahead of the budget but actually this is an area where the Labour government has taken action on fuel duty already."
— Bridget Phillipson , Politician
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Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.
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