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ENT - Education Not Taxation

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ENT - Education Not Taxation

@EducationNotTax

The Parent Voice for Educational Choice. Parent-led and non-party-political. Leading opposition to the tax on education and tracking its impact since 2023.

United Kingdom

educationnottaxation.org

Joined January 2024

ENT - Education Not Taxation
@EducationNotTax
Jun 11, 2025
Sorry, what?! VAT on school fees is now paying for HOUSING?? Are you just making it up as you go? You categorically said it would be ringfenced for state schools. So which was the lie — then or now? Schools or housing? Either way, taxing education to patch budget holes isn’t
Keir Starmer
@Keir_Starmer
Jun 11, 2025
Replying to @Keir_Starmer
In the budget last year, my government made the tough but fair decision to apply VAT to private schools. The Tories opposed it. Reform opposed it. Today, because of that choice, we have announced the largest investment in affordable housing in a generation.
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@EducationNotTax
Jan 15, 2025
When asked at @CommonsEd about support for children forced to leave their school due to #SchoolFeeVAT, especially those in exam years, the Education Secretary washes her hands of it, expecting the independent schools to provide support, dismissing it as affecting only a small
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@EducationNotTax
Apr 3, 2025
🚨 EXPOSED: Labour’s VAT raid on private schools—designed for MAXIMUM disruption! 🔴 Court documents reveal: - Ministers ignored warnings from officials & the DfE - Rushed rollout left schools scrambling to prepare - 100 extra school closures expected—Labour KNEW this in advance
Labour knowingly chose ‘most disruptive’ date for private school tax raid
From telegraph.co.uk
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@EducationNotTax
Jan 17, 2025
🙏@UKLabour's unprecedented tax on education is now under legal scrutiny. Today the High Court has fast-tracked an appeal against Labour's 20% VAT on school fees, with parents arguing it breaches human rights. READ MORE👉 accountancydaily.co/private-school… If you agree with us that
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@EducationNotTax
Jan 16, 2025
Private school in Keir Starmer’s constituency to close after Labour’s double tax hit
Private school in Keir Starmer’s constituency to close after Labour’s double tax hit
From telegraph.co.uk
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ENT - Education Not Taxation
@EducationNotTax
Mar 19, 2025
Huge thanks to the Lords for standing up for independent schools and rejecting the government's move to end rates relief! 🙏 These schools play a vital role in offering choice and opportunities for many families. It's crucial we protect education options for all children, not
Blow for Government as Lords vote against ending tax relief for private schools
From standard.co.uk
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@EducationNotTax
Sep 5, 2024
This morning, the ENT campaign submitted our petition to @Keir_Starmer at @10DowningStreet on behalf of 200k+ signatories (and 600k children) against @UKLabour's plans to tax school fees. We urge Labour to meet with us to understand the effects this will have. #FindaBetterWay.
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@EducationNotTax
Jan 18, 2025
Thank you to all our followers for your support. GOOD NEWS: The petition on #SchoolFeeVAT will be debated in Parliament on MARCH 3rd! Please ask your MP to attend. 🙏 This tax must go because: 🏫 It puts more kids into overcrowded state schools and harms SEN provision. 📉 It
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@EducationNotTax
Nov 8, 2024
Carrdus School, a small independent school near Banbury for children aged 2-11, has notified parents it will be closing mid-year. We hope @educationgovuk and the LA will work closely to help secure suitable placements for each student and minimise disruption to their education.
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@EducationNotTax
Sep 7, 2024
Many have asked about legal action to challenge @UKLabour's plans to tax independent school fees. We're pleased to share that legal action is now underway. Please read the letter below for more information and how you can help. educationnottaxation.org/legal
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@EducationNotTax
Jun 15, 2025
🚨 Rachel Reeves repeatedly promised “every penny” from VAT on school fees would go to state schools. Today? She says it’s for NHS investment. So what was it? A broken promise? Or a policy built on deception? This is a political scam: ❌ Sold on envy ❌ Funded by parents ❌
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@EducationNotTax
Mar 4, 2025
We were pleased to see MPs from all major parties speak out against @UKLabour's Education Tax. They made it clear that this tax harms children in both independent and state schools. Labour’s own MP, @RupaHuq, voiced strong concerns, showing the courage to stand up in Parliament
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@EducationNotTax
Apr 4, 2025
Yesterday, the High Court concluded their hearings and now we await their decision on the Government's Education Tax. This would not have been possible without your tireless support. Thank you! We will update you as soon as we hear more.
School Fee VAT: High Court Update
From change.org
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@EducationNotTax
Sep 6, 2024
Yesterday, we at @EducationNotTax presented the voices of over 200k people concerned by @UKLabour's plans to tax children out of their schools to @Keir_Starmer at @10DowningStreet. Thank you all for your support and we look forward to meeting with Labour leaders soon.
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