Backlash sparks Labour rethink on 'devastating' private school tax hikes.
- Teachers have warned the proposals will result in extra strain on the state sector
- Labour will now exempt special needs schools from its plans to increase taxes
Labour will now exempt special needs schools from its plans to increase taxes on private education, following a backlash.
Independent schools had warned that the party's original, wide-ranging proposal would be 'devastating' to parents who have children with special educational needs, who would see fees soar.
Blogger: This is also an attack on Christian schooling, of course!