On my way to Valletta by bus I overheard a conversation between two gentlemen, one of who seemed to be of some authority. It was stated that Joseph Muscat – Prime Minister in waiting – will increase the VAT rate to 21 per cent to compensate for the reductions to be made in water and electricity rates. Can anyone from the Labour Party say whether this is so?

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