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Meghan Gallacher: Labour’s VAT raid on school fees is looking increasingly indefensible, yet they seem determined to plough on regardless…

On the recordSeptember 6, 2026
Labour’s VAT raid on school fees is looking increasingly indefensible, yet they seem determined to plough on regardless of the mounting evidence that their policy is hurting families and schools.
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Meghan Gallacher
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

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Commenting on the impact of VAT on private school fees.

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