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Brown, a tax convert? Hard to believe, but let's hope so | Polly Toynbee

"Brown retreats on tax plan", the Financial Times splashed yesterday. Balderdash, riposted Downing Street, or words to that effect: "We are resolute." Full Article at Guardian Unlimited

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