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Could a Labour Government mean the end of private schools?
May 28, 2024
The podcast explores Labour's plan to end tax breaks for private schools, potentially raising fees by twenty percent. It discusses the impact on middle-class parents and the future of education. Guests include Times Education Editor and Times Policy Editor.
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- Labour plans to impose 20% VAT on private school fees to redistribute resources to state schools and hire more teachers.
- Labour's evolving stance on private schools reflects historical ideological shifts, from Foot's abolition agenda to Starmer's economic restructuring approach.
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Impact of Labour's Education Policy on Private Schools
Labour's education policy revolves around imposing a 20% VAT on private school fees to increase funding for state schools. This move aims to redistribute resources by eliminating the tax breaks currently enjoyed by private schools, redirecting the funds to employ 6,500 teachers in state schools, particularly in subjects like mathematics. While concerns arise over potential closures and financial strains on private schools, Labour sees this policy as an ideological battle and an opportunity to address educational inequalities.
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