Petitions/Reverse application of 20% VAT to independent schools
StatusOngoing
Opened25 Jun 2026
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With the recent policy decision to apply 20% VAT on independent schools, we believe this additional burden on tax paying parents has had significant impact on the education system & caused the closure of schools with great history, legacy & value.

As a parent, I want the Government to reverse this immediately. One of the great schools being hit hard by this recent policy decision is St Joseph's College, Reading. Please help to save our school by removing VAT on all independent schools.

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Yuan Yang
1Yuan Yang MP
Earley and Woodley
103
Matt Rodda
2Matt Rodda MP
Reading Central
43
Clive Jones
3Clive Jones MP
Wokingham
34
David Simmonds
4David Simmonds MP
Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
30
Victoria Collins
5Victoria Collins MP
Harpenden and Berkhamsted
17
Mr Joshua Reynolds
6Mr Joshua Reynolds MP
Maidenhead
14
Joe Morris
7Joe Morris MP
Hexham
10
Bob Blackman
8Bob Blackman MP
Harrow East
9
Helen Maguire
9Helen Maguire MP
Epsom and Ewell
8
Freddie van Mierlo
10Freddie van Mierlo MP
Henley and Thame
8