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Hello, I'm Susan Hume, and this is the Today in Parliament podcast for Thursday the 21st of May.

Coming up, the Chancellor announces a range of help with the cost of living,

from VAT cuts on summer holiday fund to lower cost

for supermarkets. I say to the supermarkets, those cost reductions must be passed on directly

to consumers who are struggling. But the speaker's furious that much of the package was trailed

in advance, saying MPs should be told first. Not to be outside of Morrison's petrol station, not to be on a bus, not doing it to TikTok.

And following Israel's treatment of pro-Palestinian activists from a flotilla headed for Gaza,

a conservative says criticism of the Israeli government.

There's not being pro-Hamas, it's not being pro Hamas. It's not being pro

Hezbollah. It is about being a robust and candid friend to an important friend and ally.

But first, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a package of measures designed to help people

and businesses with cost of living pressures, including cheaper days out during the school's summer holidays.

Some of the changes had been trailed in advance,

such as the continued freeze on fuel duty

and a suspension of tariffs on over 100 basic supermarket foods.

There was help for the ceramics industry,

hauliers and farmers with their fuel and energy costs.

There was no new help for households with their energy bills, though the Chancellor said she was ready to take action if the situation on that worsened.

But it was the help for the hospitality industry that got one of the biggest cheers from Labour MPs.

I recognise that what matters for families is not just getting by, but being able to enjoy time

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