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Tbh I think it generates a lot of content because of the levels of private education in the media and politics.
But if you read some of those Telegraph comments there is also a common sentiment that it is being done out of spite and/or they doubt the economic benefit - the "if everyone went to state school" sort of argument. Which I think is interesting and probably informs one element of choosing VAT and ignoring charitable status that maybe the messaging is easier? Idk but I'd be curious to see focus groups on this. Maybe it's a case of asking people if they're OK with withdrawing a tax break that is easy to understand like vat when kids can't go to school because buildings are falling down. Vs something that then becomes a more complicated argument about charitable status and what that really means.
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Most governments have picked an area of tax avoidance/evasion to work on, it’s happened with Construction, Film/TV production companies and IT contracting.
Private schools/charities are just another sector due for reform, i’m surprised there is such a stink over it as so few can afford it.