
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP
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Member of Parliament for Solihull West & Shirley. British Army Veteran. Former Surgeon. Barrister.
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The Education Secretary claims the VAT raid on independent schools is boosting education funding. Yet real-terms spending growth for mainstream schools is down in 2025/26, teacher numbers are falling, and as more independent schools close, additional pressure is being placed on already stretched state schools. This policy is creating problems, not solving them. Rebecca Paul MP Laura Trott MP
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP44,459 Aufrufe • vor 17 Tagen

Today I called upon the Government to pause, reflect, and recalibrate its ill-conceived and ideologically driven policy of introducing VAT on independent schools. This policy does not lift up education standards. To the contrary, it delivers worse outcomes for all children.
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP26,821 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

In recent weeks I’ve listened to parents in Solihull West & Shirley who are worried about Labour’s 20% VAT on private schools. For families with children who have special educational needs but no EHC plan, this policy could mean losing vital support. Labour may not see the consequences, but parents do. ⬇️
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP11,561 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten
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