Higher fees for private school parents
Private school parents will be clobbered by higher fees within days of a Labour government, according to Sir Keir Starmer. The Labour leader vowed to slap VAT on independent schools "straight away" if elected.
Concerns and warnings
Gillian Keegan, Education Secretary, has warned that even a small number of pupils leaving the private sector could have financial implications for everyone. She cautioned that this move could lead to higher fees for parents.
Labour's plan and opposition
Labour claims that the tax on private schools will generate £1.7 billion for state education, allowing for the recruitment of 6,500 new teachers. However, the Tories have criticized the policy, calling it a threat to the struggling sector. They argue that it could push students into the state system, which may not have the capacity to accommodate them.
