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Rachel Reeves scolded over state school funding boost amid Labour tax hikes: 'Politics of spite!'

The article discusses the political controversy surrounding Labour's Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves' comments on state school funding. Reeves suggested that the government's decision to increase school funding was a reaction to Labour's proposed tax hikes on private schools, which would remove their charitable status and impose VAT on fees. This, she claimed, was an attempt by the Conservatives to mitigate the impact of Labour's policy. However, her remarks were met with criticism from Conservative MPs, who accused her of engaging in "politics of spite." They argued that the funding increase was part of a long-term plan and not a direct response to Labour's policy. The debate highlights the ongoing political tug-of-war over education funding and tax policies, with both parties accusing each other of playing political games with education.

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