Commenting on the new EU rules banning credit card surcharges, Vince Cable, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, said:

“Once again the Tories are claiming a popular policy that they had nothing to do with.

“These new rules will make things easier, cheaper and more efficient for consumers. This is another good example of EU rules helping people in their everyday lives. Unfortunately this doesn’t match Theresa May’s spin so instead the Tories are lying to the public.

“This is a welcome change that gives more freedom and flexibility to people in their everyday lives.”