Cost of everyday essentials have soared by 3,500 since 2019, says Labour

The cost of everyday essentials have gone up by 3,500 over the last three years, Labour has said.The party said official data shows that since December 2019, housing, fuel and power have gone up by 1,480 while food and non-alcoholic drinks have increased by 700.Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said the figures are a mark of 13 years of Tory failure that have left families worse off, public services on their knees and brilliant British businesses on the brink.

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