- Minister Fitzgerald Bramble denied that the NDP promised to cut VAT within its first 60 days in office, despite evidence to the contrary.
- Archival campaign materials and the NDP website explicitly stated a pledge to reduce VAT from 16% to 13% within 60 days if elected.
- Bramble claimed only a salary bonus, a VAT-free day, and doubling public assistance were 60-day promises, calling the VAT cut a future policy.
- An AI fact-checking tool and opposition leaders have contradicted Bramble, highlighting the unfulfilled VAT reduction pledge.
- The government is now studying the VAT issue instead of implementing the promised cut, leading to public and parliamentary criticism over unmet campaign promises.
Source: stvincenttimes.com
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