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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Maddox

Reform’s legal challenge to Labour tax raid on private schools can’t work because of Brexit, says expert

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Arch Brexiteer and Reform UK leader Richard Tice’s bid to block Labour plans to charge VAT on private school fees has backfired – because of Brexit.

Mr Tice has said he will get Labour’s proposal ruled illegal in the courts on the grounds of discrimination.

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