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I am not sure it is a good idea to do it first, without the provision in place to deal with any fall out.
But, whatever the impact of this policy is, it will be a less worse than another Tory govt.
Jonte-
I don't think there will be a lot of impact to the state in terms of the numbers going private. Currently 7% of children are privately educated. Perhaps that drops to 6% which would be a big change to private schools but is an extra child per class in the state sector. Money goes to schools based on role and the exchequer has extra cash from the VAT.
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The provision is in place, state school population is falling following a baby boom and is expected to have to close a lot of places in the coming years due to over supply
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VAT on Private School Fees is one of the few things this election we actually have a very clear choice on. If like me you think it's a good idea vote Labour, if you oppose it vote tory.
Personally I'd like to see a levy or VAT at a higher than 20% rate for Private School Fees and than money being used to scrap the 2 child cap. The richest kids helping the poorest kids out of poverty.