Written Question·Treasury·UIN 901865

Cost of Living: Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Tabled: 28 October 2026
Answered: 3 November 2026
Named Day

Question

Andy McDonald

Labour — Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he has taken to support people with the cost of living in Middlesbrough and Thornaby East constituency.

Answer

Torsten Bell
Supporting households amidst global economy challenges that have driven up bills is central to this Government’s economic strategyIn last week’s Budget, the Chancellor took further steps by extending the VAT cut on domestic electricity bill and the freeze...
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