BARNSLEY East MP Michael Dugher has called for the introduction of a lower 10p starting tax rate to tackle the deepening cost of living crisis.
Figures released by the ONS show the rate of consumer price index inflation has risen this month, from 2.4 per cent in April to 2.7 per cent in May.
Mr Dugher said: "The rising cost of living is a real worry for the people of Barnsley.
"Prices are rising much faster than wages and people's budgets are being stretched.
"The government should act now and introduce a lower 10p starting rate to help relieve some of the pressure placed on families facing soaring energy bills and rising prices."
