CHANCELLOR Alistair Darling has ruled out a VAT rise in Wednesday's Budget. He promised a "sensible and workmanlike" package without pre-election giveaways.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Mar 2010, 09:18 BST
Updated 22nd Mar 2010, 10:11 BST
He also said that there would be no second Budget after the election if Labour wins.