Labour, Tories and Lib Dems pledge not to raise VAT
The parties are trading blows over their spending plans as the official five-week campaign period begins.
The parties are trading blows over their spending plans as the official five-week campaign period begins.
Consumer groups say the latest loyalty promotions could encourage shoppers to go over budget.
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After Chancellor Jeremy Hunt pledges no VAT rise, Labour make the same commitment - denying they were "bounced" into it.
The veteran politician criticises her party's candidate selection, but Labour insists there has been no purge.
It comes as the two main parties traded blows over their spending plans.
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Consumer groups say the latest loyalty promotions could encourage shoppers to go over budget.
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