article_snippet.sent: Poll of FTSE 100 bosses FTSE has revealed overwhelming support for David Cameron to remain Prime Minister, despite the widespread business concern over Ed Miliband pledge to hold an in-out referendum on Europe.
article_snippet.sent: Ed Miliband also confirmed plans to raise corporation tax for the first time in 40 years to raise cash for a £400 cut in business rates for smaller firms.
article_snippet.sent: David Cameron said: 'Business people have been very impressed that Ed took a decision on a matter of principle on the in-out referendum.
article_snippet.sent: It would have been easier to dance to Nigel Farage's tune, as the Conservatives have done.'
article_snippet.sent: Mr Miliband said the letter was not a surprise and only showed that only the Tories were on the side of 'a few big firms and individuals at the top'.
article_snippet.sent: Mr Cameron, however, insisted the intervention was 'unprecedented' and claimed the intervention sent a 'very powerful message'.
article_snippet.sent: However, Mr Miliband said the letter only served to expose the choice at the election.
article_snippet.sent: Mr Miliband said: 'Businesses have come out today to say Businesses want lower business taxes and, you know, that doesn't surprise me. '
highlights_snippet.sent: Poll of FTSE 100 bosses reveals overwhelming support for the Tories .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Ed Miliband said letter only showed PM backed Ed Miliband rich friends in the City .