Claim: EU rules mean we cannot take VAT off energy bills.
Fact-check: What could happen to VAT and energy prices if we leave the EU? - Full Fact
Verdict: that's right. eu rules mean we cannot reduce vat on household energy any lower than the 5% that's currently charged. all eu member countries would have to agree any changes to these rules.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Amy Sippitt
Date published: 2016-05-31T00:00:00