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Evening Standard
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Rachael Davies

What is Labour's private school tax plan ahead of the general election?

The Labour party has promised to charge private schools 20% VAT, as well as end business rate relief, if it came to power after the general election.

This would reportedly raise about £1.7bn of funds that Labour promises to send into the state school system.

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