Tory MPs plot to water down Theresa May's energy price cap pledge

Theresa May refused to confirm whether bills would definitely go down as a result of an energy price cap.Theresa May will face a battle within her own party as well as with the energy companies if she decides to go ahead with a cap on gas and electricity prices.A number of Tory MPs favouring free market policies, including some at senior ministerial level, feel the plan is far too interventionist for a Conservative government, and are aiming to water down the proposal in the next parliament.