Liz Truss considering energy bills freeze if she becomes PM, say reports
by Peter Walker Political correspondent from on (#638T7)
Expected Tory winner again refuses to reveal details amid growing concerns about her plans to cut taxes
Liz Truss could introduce a price freeze for some energy bills, it has emerged, as the MP widely tipped to be her chancellor if she is announced as the new Conservative leader promised her government would be bold".
Truss has consistently refused to explicitly set out what she would do to combat soaring energy costs if she becomes prime minister, which will formally happen on Tuesday should she, as expected, defeat Rishi Sunak for the party leadership.
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