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30 Apr 2017

Tories ‘will not raise VAT’ pledges Prime Minister

Senior Political Correspondent

With detailed manifestos still to come, it’s been all about the parties’ tax and spending plans today. In a series of television interviews, Theresa May wouldn’t rule out scrapping the “triple lock” on pensions.

The Tory leader did join Labour in ruling out a VAT increase if she wins in June – but what about other taxes? Paul McNamara reports.