Figures Reveal Cruel Truth of Bedroom Tax Says Liam Byrne

Figures released by the Labour Party have revealed the stark disparity at the heart of the Bedroom Tax with tens of thousands of affected families expected to chase less than 4,000 suitable properties. Compiled as a result of Freedom of Information requests to 37 local authorities showed 96,041 families will be hit by the Bedroom Tax. But the figures show there are only 3,688 one- and two-bedroom council properties available for families who wanted to move to avoid the tax. Read more on the Housing Excellence website.