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Public Strongly Supports Labour’s Tax on Private School Fees, Poll Reveals

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Public Strongly Supports Labour’s Tax on Private School Fees, Poll Reveals

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  • The government faces criticism from opponents of its plan to impose **VAT on private school fees**, effective January 1, which enjoys **strong public support**.
  • A recent poll by the **Private Education Policy Forum** indicates that **54% of respondents favor** the tax, while only **22% oppose** it.
  • Many people perceive the private education system as **unfair**, with **57%** expressing this sentiment in the survey results.
  • The Labour government anticipates that scrapping the **tax break for private schools** will yield approximately **£1.7 billion** investment for state schools by 2029-30.
  • In response to critics, education experts suggest **constructive engagement** from private schools with the policy to enhance **social accessibility**.

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