Sir John Major makes the essential point. Parents who send children to private school save the state money.

Labour’s tax on them has failed. Now the state has 2,000 fewer teachers than when Conservatives left office.

So we will reverse this futile, vindictive policy.

Conservatives will always stand with the people who protect us.

That’s why we will give our brave reservists 30 days of tax-free service, recognising their sacrifice and helping secure the vital capabilities our country needs.

We will pay for this by making the tough choices