Education Secretary calls private school tax breaks a luxury as new policy emerges
Education Secretary Gillian Phillipson emphasized that tax exemptions for private schools are a luxury the UK cannot afford. As outlined in a recent autumn Budget policy by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the government aims to raise £1.8 billion annually by 2029-30 to invest in state schools and recruit more teachers. While the Independent Schools Council warns of potential negative impacts on education, Phillipson argues the policy is backed by middle-class families seeking better state school options.