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Transport secretary ‘100% sure’ new cap on bus fares in England is fully funded – UK politics live

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The UK transport secretary has stated that the government is fully confident in the financial backing for a new cap on bus fares in England. The announcement comes amid ongoing scrutiny regarding the funding of various government spending pledges.

Questions have previously been raised by political figures concerning how the administration plans to finance its economic commitments, including proposals such as the removal of VAT on electricity bills.

The transport secretary reaffirmed certainty regarding the bus fare policy's budget as ministers face continued pressure to clarify the funding mechanisms behind their broader political agenda.

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