If you’re complaining about private school fees you need to get a grip | Politics News [Video]

Every time I read a headline or Mumsnet post from someone moaning about the thought of pulling their children out of private school because of a fee rise that hasn’t even happened, I feel sick.

In the real world, children are going to school with empty lunch boxes because their parents can’t afford to feed them. 

So it’s no wonder I think these well-off whingers need to shut up and read the room.

If they win the election, Labour has pledged to remove independent schools’ exemption from VAT and business rates – charging them a standard rate of 20%. 

As a result, so much fuss has been made about the Labour Party’s suggested policy on private schools, even though it will only affect a minority of people – it’s ridiculous.

It’s estimated that the move could generate £1.5bn, which Labour are pledging to invest in state education, and as a former state schooler, I know …