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Brown to attack Tories on VAT – 8 in the morning, April 5th

By Alex Smith / @alexsmtih1982 * The Tories are attempting to limit the damage of Chris Grayling's recorded view that B&Bs should be able to turn away gay couples. * Ed Balls said yesterday that George Osborne would have to put up VAT…

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By Alex Smith / @alexsmtih1982

* The Tories are attempting to limit the damage of Chris Grayling’s recorded view that B&Bs should be able to turn away gay couples.

* Ed Balls said yesterday that George Osborne would have to put up VAT within weeks of the election.

* Today, Gordon Brown will launch an attack on the Tories’ plans, claiming they will take £6 billion out of the economy.

* Lord Adonis and Lord Drayson may take on extra responsibility after Parliament is dissolved, the Guardian reports.

* Harriet Harman has reportedly complained that Labour’s election campaign is too dominated by men.

* From the Town Hall to the House: The Independent casts an eye over some of Labour’s parliamentary candidates.

* Tony Blair is accused of using and abusing his local Labour club without helping out during its time of need.

* James Forsyth asks: Is Peter Mandelson doing too much at the moment?