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13/07/2010

Sean Curran and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's parliamentary team report as MPs debate the planned VAT increase. And the head of a new fiscal watchdog faces accusations of 'naivety' over job forecasts.

MPs debate the Government's plans to raise VAT as part of measures to tackle the budget deficit. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Secretary unveils proposals to review the UK's counter-terrorism strategy. Sir Alan Budd, the head of the Office for Budget Responsibility, rejects accusations of "naivety" over its forecasts for jobs and growth. And peers press ministers over their plans to improve people's eating habits. Sean Curran and team report on today's events in Parliament.

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Tue 13 Jul 2010 23:30
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