Bedroom Tax Is a 'Complete Failure'

The bedroom tax has been a "complete failure" in Westminster, councillors have claimed. According to the borough's Labour Group, the latest council figures show that of the 560 Westminster families receiving housing benefit who have one 'spare' room or more, only 19 have moved to smaller homes.

Additionally, council officers have confirmed that there are no cases where families have taken in a lodger to fill a spare bedroom. Read more on 24dash.