
By Alex Smith / @alexmsith1982
* The Tories’ manifesto could lead to massive VAT rises, experts have warned.
* Ken Clarke has vowed to give business a laissez faire attitude should the Tories win the election.
* Has the BBC handled the manifesto coverage fairly, asks the New Statesman’s James Macintyre…


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