Chancellor Rishi Sunak has criticized Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer, accusing him of fueling a "class war" with his proposal to impose taxes on private schools.
Raising Funds for State Pupils
Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to eliminate private schools' VAT exemption in order to generate £1.5 billion per year. The funds would be used to benefit state school students.
Defending Parents' Aspirations
Rishi Sunak, who attended the prestigious Winchester College, defended fee-paying parents and their hard work for their children's education. He argued that Labour's approach to clamp down on private school fees demonstrated a lack of understanding of the aspirations of families like his own.
According to Sunak, Labour's approach punishes parents who strive to provide a better life for their children and implies a class war mentality.
Focusing on State School Improvement
Sir Keir Starmer insisted that he supports individuals choosing private education, but he wants to ensure that state schools offer the same high-quality education.
Future Tax Policy Changes
Labour is also planning inheritance tax reforms that would affect family businesses and farmers, which are currently exempt. The proposed changes aim to close tax loopholes and could generate up to £4 billion in revenue.
A Labour source emphasized that their goal is to create a fairer tax system.
