Adoption Fears over Bedroom Tax

The Government's controversial 'bedroom tax' could have a “devastating” effect on adoption.  Under the proposals, children of the same gender will be expected to share a bedroom, but Government guidelines on adoption recommend children be placed in households where they will have their own bedroom - leading to fears potential adoptions will be blocked. Shadow Children’s Minister Lisa Nandy said ministers had failed to consider the impact of the proposals on the adoption process.  "It is unbelievable that a Government that is trying to increase the numbers of adopters hasn’t considered the potentially devastating impact of the bedroom tax on the most vulnerable children," she said.  Read more on the Politics Home website.