Labour pledges free broadband for every household

Party’s promise to eliminate bills for millions dismissed by Tories

John McDonnell
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Every household will be offered free full-fibre broadband by 2030 if Labour wins the December election, the party has announced.

In a speech today, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will say: “A new public service delivering the fastest broadband free to everyone is at the heart of Labours plans to transform the future of our economy and society.”

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