At PMQs, Keir Starmer said a 5p rise in duty planned for September was being delayed as part of moves to help Brits hit by the Middle East crisis.

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At PMQs, Keir Starmer said a 5p rise in duty planned for September was being delayed as part of moves to help Brits hit by the Middle East crisis.

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Sir Keir Starmer announced ministers would postpone their planned 5p a litre fuel duty hike at Prime Minister's Questions after weeks of mounting pressure.