Motion Opposing Bedroom Tax Could Be Defeated

Liberal Democrat MPs have warned the party they could face defeat over a motion opposing the bedroom tax tabled for next month’s conference.  The motion demands an immediate review of the policy.  John Leech, MP for Manchester Withington said: ‘I will certainly vote for that motion, there is no question about it. The motion slams the policy for discriminating against the most vulnerable in society and says outside of London there are ‘insufficiently large, diverse and dynamic social housing markets to make moving into a smaller property locally a viable option.’  If the motion is passed at the conference, it will become party policy under the Liberal Democrat’s rules. Read more on Inside Housing.