John Swinney calls for ‘substantial support’ with energy bills in UK Budget

Manchester Evening News - Oct 28, 2026

The First Minister challenged the Chancellor to use Wednesday’s keynote Commons statement to follow through on Labour’s 2024 election manifesto commitment to reduce energy bills by £300.

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