WATCH: Mother says daughter given £8K by council for taxi to school

A mother whose daughter was forced out of private education has revealed that 10,000 students have already left independent schools due to Labour's VAT policy - more than triple the Government's estimate.

Sarah Lambert's 13-year-old daughter Ava was forced to leave private education after fees increased by £3,270 due to Labour's VAT policy. Unable to find places at nearby state schools, Ava now attends a school 25 miles from home.

Lincolnshire County Council is spending £42.05 daily - £8,200 per year - on taxi transport for Ava.

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