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How much things have gone up under Labour

Quiz: Cost of living under Labour

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Do you know how much everyday costs have gone up since Labour came to power in 1997? From the TV licence fee to a pint of beer, you might be surprised at the answers.

To find out, complete the quiz below and keep trying until you get 10 out of 10.

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Q1) The cost of a prescription has gone up in England from £5.65 to ... since 1997







Q2) The TV licence has gone up from £91.50 to ... since 1997







Q3) The average cost of a litre of unleaded petrol has gone up from 62p to .... since 1997







Q4) A bag of coal per 50kg has gone up from £6.66 to ... since 1997







Q5) A pack of 20 cigarettes has gone up from £2.94 to ... since 1997







Q6) A pint of bitter has gone up from £1.63 to ... since 1997







Q7) The price of an large sliced white loaf has gone up from 52p to ... since 1997







Q8) The average house price has risen from £70,000 to ... since 1997







Q9) The annual council tax for the band D average home has risen from £688 to ... since 1997







Q10) Road tax for your average petrol driven band F car has changed from £150 a year to ... a year since 1997







 
 
 
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