Education Secretary Gillian Phillipson criticized private school tax breaks as a ‘luxury we cannot afford’, asserting that the money raised would support state schools and teacher recruitment efforts. Her comments come ahead of a new policy introduced during the autumn Budget by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The Independent Schools Council challenged the government’s projections, raising concerns about negative impacts on both state and independent education. Phillipson defended the policy, claiming support from middle-class families and emphasizing the need for investment in state schools to improve overall education standards.

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