Annaliese Dodds suggested Labour would push on with plans to introduce the tax raid within its first year of office if the party wins the general election, as revealed by i on Monday
Asked if Labour remained committed to delivering the tax on private schools, she added: “Yes, absolutely, because we need to see that change.”
Sir Keir has pledged that a Labour government would strip private schools of their charitable status,, rather than “phasing” them in over several years as was previously assumed. It means parents could be hit with higher charges in the first academic year after the general election, which is expected in October 2024 but could come as soon as spring next year if the Prime Minister pursues a snap election., Sir Keir would likely face little obstacle passing the VAT legislation through both the House of Commons and the House of Lords if he becomes Prime Minister.rather than household names such as Eton and Harrow.
“Schools are having discussions and preparing as best they are able without timelines or policy detail. Any policy decision affecting this many children should be subject to full and thorough impact assessment.”
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