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.
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