Keir Starmer has defended his proposal to introduce VAT on private school fees, stating that it is about ending a tax break rather than introducing a new tax. He emphasized that the plan is necessary, despite being 'difficult stuff'. Starmer assured that his analysis indicates the move would not result in many children currently attending private schools switching to state education. He reiterated that he has nothing against private schools and respects the aspirations parents have for their children, regardless of the type of school they attend. The debate continues as part of the #BattleForNo10.
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🔴 Keir Starmer has defended plans for a private school tax as 'difficult stuff' but necessary. What do you think of it? 👇 #BattleForNo10
🔴 Keir Starmer has defended plans for a private school tax as 'difficult stuff' but necessary. What do you think of it? 👇
🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer claims that his private school VAT plans are merely ending a tax break rather than introducing a new tax #BattleForNo10
Keir Starmer says he has nothing against private schools 'I equally accept every child has aspiration for their children whether they go to private school or not' He says 'it is a tax break we are removing', not a new tax that is being introduced He says that in state…
Keir Starmer says he has “done some analysis” and he doesn’t think it will leave to many children currently going to private schools going into state education instead should he win and introduce VAT on private school fees.