Debate on whether VAT should be charged on private school fees in the UK. Discusses funding disparities, class distinctions, and societal impact. Highlights importance of education equality and emotional consequences for children. Final vote shows increased support for charging VAT.

An expert panel debates whether UK private schools should keep tax advantages, highlighting the inequality in the education system. The impact of private schooling on access to elite institutions is discussed, along with arguments for and against imposing VAT on private school fees. The debate touches on issues of class war, sacrifices for education, and the repercussions on the 'squeezed middle' and less privileged families.