Chancellors scrap over 'millionaire buddies', banks and long-term care

Katrina Lloyd
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Alistair Darling, George Osborne and Vince Cable have kicked off the election campaign with a live televised debate on the economy which saw them trading blows on issues including the national debt, financial services regulation and long term care.

Liberal Democrat shadow chancellor Vince Cable appeared to win over the studio audience and received the biggest cheer of the night when he accused the Tories of wanting another shot in government ...

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