Starmer Defends VAT on Private School Fees Amid Mixed Reactions

Labour leader insists the policy will not force private schools to close, despite concerns from various sectors.

Keir Starmer attributes some backlash to the privately educated backgrounds of many critics.
Labour's plan aims to raise funds for state schools by imposing VAT on private school fees.
Concerns include potential closures of smaller private schools and increased pressure on state schools.
Critics argue the tax could make private education more exclusive and less accessible.
The policy is part of Labour's broader strategy to address educational inequality.