Out-of-touch institutions for an entitled few or places of excellence offering essential support for kids who don't fit into state schools? Private schools have found themselves in Labour's crosshairs after it announced a controversial VAT rise, with the government now facing a potential high court challenge for breaching human rights.  Camilla and Tim bust some of the myths surrounding private schools in the UK, hear from people who send their children there, and consider the impact of the VAT rise with some schools already forced to close.  Additional reporting by Maighna Nanu and Pieter Snepvangers. Read Private school closes – and blames Labour for pricing out working class families We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on X, Instagram and TikTok @dailytpodcast Producer: Lilian Fawcett Senior Producer: John Cadigan Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Video Editor: Luke Goodsall Social Media Producer: Niamh Walsh Editor: Camilla Tominey Original music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.