Quote Originally Posted by Geoff Parkstone View Post
And how much would Ms Reeves need to raise in extra taxes for that? OBR says 38% of GDP goes to the government in tax already (and they spend 44% of GDP), so fix this and NHS too and we'd likely be at around 50% ++. It would be "better" to have perfect facilities free to everyone across the public sector but GB Limited can't afford it. In fact I doubt any developed economy can.

Let's hope all our new doctors and engineers can help supercharge the economy to meet these aims, but sadly all this is just pie in the sky
You’re right of course and I acknowledge that, however you asked about the future of public schools (private education) and my response is that the current situation exemplifies the inequality to be found in the UK (and the US) today.
Money must be available, how else can such schools thrive with fees (per pupil) well in excess of the national average wage?
I don’t have the answer or the solution. Don’t even know if there is one. I’m just suggesting that, in the interest of fairness, it is unjustifiable for the wealthiest 7-8% to have access to such facilities while the vast majority have to make do and mend. It’s not a new situation but some of the facilities I’ve seen recently have reinforced my view of this particular inequity.