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Single Mothers Fight Labour's Tax on Private Schools

1/13/2025

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Three single mothers are challenging Labour's controversial new 20% tax on private schooling, claiming it unfairly targets children with special educational needs (SEN) and threatens their mental well-being. Experts caution that this tax could push vulnerable families into an overwhelmed state education system, creating further strain on both students and teachers.

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Three single mothers are challenging Labour's controversial new 20% tax on private schooling, claiming it unfairly targets children with special educational needs (SEN) and threatens their mental well-being. Experts caution that this tax could push vulnerable families into an overwhelmed state education system, creating further strain on both students and teachers.