Petitions/Add VAT to university tuition fees to ensure consistency in education tax policy
StatusClosed
Opened28 Aug 2025
Closes28 Feb 2026
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

Remove VAT exemption from university tuition fees. I believe the current approach is inconsistent and unfair, taxing only certain stages of education.

I believe charging VAT on private school fees while exempting universities and nurseries is unjust. I believe this policy doesn't affect the wealthy but instead punishes aspirational families who can work multiple jobs to give their children a better future. Education is education. If it’s fair to tax it, then I believe it must be applied equally.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Blake Stephenson
1Blake Stephenson MP
Mid Bedfordshire
4
Mr Joshua Reynolds
2Mr Joshua Reynolds MP
Maidenhead
3
Alex Mayer
3Alex Mayer MP
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
2
Sir John Whittingdale
4Sir John Whittingdale MP
Maldon
2
Emily Darlington
5Emily Darlington MP
Milton Keynes Central
2
Richard Fuller
6Richard Fuller MP
North Bedfordshire
2
David Simmonds
7David Simmonds MP
Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
2
Rebecca Long Bailey
8Rebecca Long Bailey MP
Salford
2
Dr Allison Gardner
9Dr Allison Gardner MP
Stoke-on-Trent South
2
Graeme Downie
10Graeme Downie MP
Dunfermline and Dollar
2