Could a Labour Government mean the end of private schools?
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The Times
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🗓️ 28 May 2024
⏱️ 33 minutes
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Summary
With the election now just around the corner, Labour says that if it wins, it’ll take away the tax breaks Britain’s private schools have benefited from for years. The introduction of VAT could push fees up by twenty percent, forcing middle class parents out and putting severe pressure on the sector. So why is Labour making this such a key part of its manifesto, and what could it mean for the future of education?
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