Labour has announced the removal of VAT from domestic electricity bills starting October 1, following a commitment by Prime Minister Andy Burnham in his first days in office. The move aims to deliver immediate breathing space to households ahead of the winter season, including those in Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven. Chris Ward, Labour MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, said: "Families across Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven have been under huge pressure from the rising cost of living, and every bit of help makes a difference. "Removing VAT from electricity bills will give households some welcome breathing space as we head into winter." Cutting VAT on electricity bills is expected to take around £45 off the yearly Ofgem price cap in October, on top of the £150 removed from bills at the last Budget.