The CQC, having identified and verified any problems, will pass the baton on to another regulator, called Monitor, who will be tasked to make sure trusts tackle failures in care.

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She said Labour would replace Ofgem with a more trustworthy regulator and force reluctant energy companies to pass on price reductions to customers.

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She said Labour had plans to create "a tough new energy regulator with the power to force energy companies to pass on savings to consumers".

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"However, I am confident that the Utility Regulator will act in the best interest of consumers and pass on any electricity price reductions as quickly as possible, " she said.

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