In the United Kingdom, Labour's recent VAT policy on private schools has sparked debate. Criticized by many, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson staunchly defends it. Families like Leanne Gunns’, who has a disabled son needing private education, feel the strain. The policy, aimed at taxing the rich, affects hard-working families, forcing some, like Gunns, to work incessantly.
The policy's perceived as a tax on children's futures, causing emotional reactions. The Labour Government is pressed for a policy rethink to accommodate diverse educational needs.