Labour MP: VAT charge on private schools could make elitist system more elitist

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1. Consider reversing VAT raid on private schools when economy grows, says Labour MP | The Telegraph

2. Bridget Phillipson faces pressure to scrap VAT raid on private school fees as Labour MP calls for U-turn | Daily Mail

3. Extra funding for Scottish councils if schools face influx of private pupils after Labour's VAT raid | The Scotsman

4. MP 'extremely concerned' at school closure reports | BBC News

The amount of VAT imposed on private schools should be based on turnover, to prevent smaller schools getting “caught in this trap”, a Labour MP has said.