>> If Labour were to charge VAT on school fees and/or withdraw charitable status, a fair
>> proportion of private school parents could no longer afford it and would send their kids
>> to state schools.
That's the same tired old argument that used to be run out when 'pay beds' in NHS hospitals were being used to jump the waiting list.
Then that dodge was abolished the pay bed wards were integrated into the core service.
Same with private education - some schools will become academies and join the state sector.
I share your concern about their stance on Brexit.
It's actually quite logical to say:
(1) We recognise the 52/48 majority in 2016. It cannot be ignored
(2) We can get a better leave deal than May's - one that works on Irish border and saves Airbus, Nissan etc in UK
(3) We'll do that and offer it in a confirmatory referendum with 'remain and reform' as alternative.
A variation on Wilson's proposition in 1974.
But try and explain that in social media soundbites.
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