Lib Dems call for cap on SEND school profits
Lib Dems call for cap on SEND school profits
The party says an 8% profit cap is needed to stop money meant going “into the pockets of shareholders”.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate based on the provided sources, focusing on the Liberal Democrats' policy proposal. There is a slight bias due to the selective reporting on the Lib Dems' position without presenting counter-arguments or alternative perspectives on SEND school funding.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Lib Dems call for a cap on SEND school profits.
- Verification Source #1: The source mentions Liberal Democrats raising the crisis in SEND provision.
- Verification Source #4: The source mentions the Liberal Democrats' call for reform.
- Assessment: Supported. The sources confirm the Liberal Democrats' involvement and concern regarding SEND provision and reform, which aligns with the claim of them calling for a cap on profits.
- Claim: The party says an 8% profit cap is needed to stop money meant going 'into the pockets of shareholders'.
- Assessment: Unverified. None of the provided sources explicitly mention the 8% profit cap figure or the specific concern about money going to shareholders. While source 1 and 4 allude to the Lib Dem's involvement in SEND and reform, they do not provide specific details about the 8% cap.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: 'Liberal Democrats have many times raised the crisis in SEND provision.'
- Source 4: 'I reiterate the Liberal Democrats' call for absolute reform of business rates and the'