Labour's plan to scrap tax breaks for private schools aims to raise over £1.5 billion, funding 6,500 more teachers for state schools. The proposal faces opposition from the Tory press and concerns about potential impacts on private education.
Labour claims its Education Tax on private schools is to raise revenue for the state sector. But it's unlikely to do that – and no wonder when the policy's architect is clear that it wants private schools to disappear. https://t.co/9Hh0sI0KcH
If we were in the EU We couldn't charge VAT on private schools 😐
“There’s going to be a lost generation of pupils.” Cristo and political commentator Matthew Torbitt break down the implications of Labour’s plan to impose VAT on private school fees. @cristo_radio | @MatthewTorbitt https://t.co/F5D4pqsKKn
🔴 Revealed: Where Labour’s private school tax raid will hit hardest https://t.co/RK493y74jZ
Scrapping the tax breaks handed to private schools would raise over £1.5 BILLION That would provide funds to recruit 6,500 more teachers for the 93% of kids who use state schools. That's why the Tory press is so opposed to Labour's plans to do it!