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Private school pupil numbers dip by 11,000 after VAT hike - but Labour STILL claims controversial tax isn't causing exodus

Private school pupil numbers dip by 11,000 after VAT hike - but Labour STILL claims controversial tax isn't causing exodus

Official government figures show numbers at independent schools have taken a disproportionately large hit since fee VAT came in.

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