Ed Balls Giving Speech In Birmingham

The transcript discusses the repeated claims by George Osborne and David Cameron about not planning to raise VAT, drawing parallels with similar claims made by Tory predecessors in the 70s, 90s, and 2010. Despite these claims, VAT was increased from 17.5% to 20% in 2010, impacting families financially. The transcript highlights the recurring pattern of such claims before elections and the subsequent VAT increases, suggesting a hidden agenda. It emphasizes the public's awareness of this pattern and the potential for history to repeat itself in 2015.

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