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SHOCKING: Society is unequal but this is regressive parents on private school fee vat plans | Mind Blowing Facts

Jonathan Smith
Rear view of primary school children in class
Some parents fear that if Labour wins the election and brings in VAT on school fees, they will not be able to find places for their children at oversubscribed state schools. Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The Guardian

Jonathan, a father and top earner from Surrey, is among many thousands of UK parents for whom a Labour win at the general election would probably mean an immediate financial disadvantage – but he does not mind.

“My daughter goes to private school, and I’m OK with VAT being added to school fees,” he said. “Is it fair? No. Is it morally right? Yes.”

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