More than 100,000 people to date have signed a Labour
Party petition against the so-called Bedroom Tax in advance of Opposition
efforts to have the measure abolished if it wins a Commons vote. Rachel Reeves,
shadow work and pensions secretary, has thrown down the gauntlet to LibDem MPs,
urging them to vote against the under-occupation penalty following a debate
that will be held in Parliament tomorrow (17 December). A largely symbolic
gesture, even should it win the vote, Labour MPs nevertheless hope that a
majority in favour of axing the bedroom tax will force the Government’s hand.
Read more on the Housing Excellence website.
The Observer view on Dan Poulter and the failing Conservative government |
Observer Editorial
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The former Tory health minister has defected to Labour over the crisis in
the NHS and has rightly called for an early election
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