David Cameron promises he won’t raise VAT again if the Tories are re-elected

‘The Conservatives will not increase the rate of VAT if they win the next election, David Cameron has promised.

The Prime Minister made the commitment during the last session of Prime Minister’s Questions before Parliament shuts down for the general election.

Asked by Labour leader Ed Miliband whether he would rule out raising the tax, Mr Cameron simply responded “Yes” – a pledge he later described as “a clear promise on VAT from this side of the House”.’

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