'If we don't see that type of investment coming forward and if the companies are not going to make those investments in our country and in our energy security, then of course that's (a windfall tax) something I would look at.' In an interview with MumsNet earlier this week, Mr Sunak said that benefiting from the increase in wholesale gas and oil prices needed to step up and reinvest to make the UK less reliant on foreign power.
He warned that 'nothing is ever off the table in these things'.ĭowning Street made clear it was reluctant to pursue such a course - but did not rule it out. 'We don't think this particular approach is the right one but it is right that we keep all options on the table,' Mr Johnson's official spokesman said.Ĭarol Vorderman, 61, leaves fans gushing as she shows off her hourglass curves in a bodycon shirt dress while getting ready for her son's graduation