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Labour's VAT Raid on Private Schools Closes 44 Schools, Displaces 16,000 Pupils

Labour's education policy has backfired, closing affordable schools and displacing thousands of pupils. The impact is far greater than predicted, with lost tax revenue and soaring costs.

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Labour's VAT Raid on Private Schools Closes 44 Schools, Displaces 16,000 Pupils

A recent article in The Telegraph has revealed the devastating impact of Labour's VAT raid on private schools, promising a 'level playing field' but delivering a 'lesson in unintended consequences'. The policy, introduced by the Labour Party under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has led to the closure of 44 schools and the displacement of over 16,000 students in just six months.

The policy, which aimed to provide 6,500 new teachers in key subjects, has been diluted to merely 'supporting recruitment'. Instead of the promised pace and scale, the policy has resulted in lost jobs, gutted communities, and spiralling costs. Labour MPs, including Rachel Reeves, have expressed disquiet, with Reeves stating that 'every penny' was meant for state schools but is now potentially being diverted to housing.

The policy's impact has been far greater than initially forecast. Labour's treasury originally predicted 3,000 students would leave private schools, but over 16,000 have exited mainstream independent schools in reality. The lost tax revenue from the policy is estimated at £70 million and rising, while the cost of absorbing those pupils into the state sector is considerably more. The article, a 'thunderclap of truth through the fog of political illusion', is essential reading for anyone concerned with education, fairness, or basic economics.

The Labour Party's VAT policy on private schools, intended to create a 'level playing field', has instead led to the closure of modest, affordable schools and the displacement of thousands of students. The policy's impact has been severe, with lost jobs, gutted communities, and spiralling costs. As the policy's effects continue to unfold, it is crucial to consider the unintended consequences and the potential long-term impact on students, parents, and communities.

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