How Barry Gardiner helped slash my energy bills - and see the merits in behaviour change

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Jill Rutter of the Institute for Government argues that soaring energy bills and security concerns should given Ministers the courage to finally talks openly about how we can all save energy in the home

I had a surprise when I walked into the office yesterday - an unexpected package. It was a Parliament jumper sent to me by Barry Gardiner MP. I had seen Barry at an event before Christmas and told...

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