‘Society is unequal but this is regressive’: parents on

People who want to vote Labour say they cannot because 20% tax proposal will be bad for their children

Jonathan, a father and top earner from Surrey, is among many thousands of UK parents for whom a Labour win at the general election would probably mean an immediate financial disadvantage – but he does not mind.

“My daughter goes to private school, and I’m OK with VAT being added to school fees,” he said. “Is it fair? No. Is it morally right? Yes.”