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Tax Raid for Schools Sparks Controversy and Enrollment Decline

10/6/2025

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Labour's Tax Proposal

Labour ministers say tax raid will raise £1.7bn for state schools.
The Treasury expects 37,000 pupils fewer over five years, with 35,000 entering state sector.
The Adam Smith Institute warns pupil loss of 10-15% could yield no revenue.
Shadow education minister Saqib Bhatti criticizes Labour’s tax.
UK families turn to Italian schools amid dissatisfaction; Brighton College plans Rome and Milan.

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Papst Exposes Education Failures

In The Failure Factory, Chris Papst argues Baltimore's education system prioritizes adult employment over students.
He cites a $1.7 billion budget and says only 10% of students are proficient in math.
Papst notes 40% of high schools lack any proficient math students, prompting federal scrutiny.
He says unions want to hire 15,000 more teachers by 2031, increasing power.

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Labour's Tax Proposal

Labour ministers say tax raid will raise £1.7bn for state schools.
The Treasury expects 37,000 pupils fewer over five years, with 35,000 entering state sector.
The Adam Smith Institute warns pupil loss of 10-15% could yield no revenue.
Shadow education minister Saqib Bhatti criticizes Labour’s tax.
UK families turn to Italian schools amid dissatisfaction; Brighton College plans Rome and Milan.

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