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Ed Miliband: "Rural communities who rely on heating oil must be treated fairly and transparently"

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero discusses the impact the ongoing crisis in the Middle East is having on rural families and businesses

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Secretary of State for Energy says rural residents must not be subject to unfair fuel prices
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Secretary of State for Energy says rural residents must not be subject to unfair fuel prices

I know families and businesses across the country will see events in the Middle East and worry about the impact on their energy bills and the cost of living. This is particularly true for the 1.5 million...

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