Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is facing criticism and support for the party's plan to recruit 6,500 new teachers by ending tax breaks for private schools. The proposal aims to improve schools by providing mental health support workers and free breakfast clubs. Starmer defended the policy during a debate, emphasizing the need to address educational disparities and create opportunities for all children.
Labour's first step will recruit 6,500 new teachers in key subjects to set children up for life, work and the future, paid for by ending tax breaks for private schools. #ITVDebate https://t.co/LVwrNS2JTd
Keir Starmer defended Labour's private school fee VAT policy tonight at the debate. Husain had said that as an “average working parent” he risks being "priced out" of the private schools he sends his daughter to Watch⬇️ https://t.co/pxlpBg0IjO
"Every parent has aspirations for their child" (not just the ones who send their kids to private school, Starmer implies) "We need to recruit 6,500 extra teachers ... so we will get rid of the tax break for private schools" #BattleforNo10
After 14 years of the Tories, our schools are in decline. Labour will change this by delivering: ✅6,500 new teachers ✅Free breakfast clubs in every primary school ✅A mental health support worker in every school Only Labour will break down the barriers to opportunity. https://t.co/GkiGgTfnGw
'It's a tax on parents': Headteacher urges Keir Starmer to rethink private school VAT plans https://t.co/DkzRvAugHa