Tory MP Warns Theresa May Against ‘Catastrophic’ Housing Benefit Cuts To Under-22s

Theresa May is facing a potential backbench revolt over housing benefit cuts after one Tory branded the changes as “catastrophic”. David Burrowes, Conservative MP for Enfield Southgate, warned that the decision to scrap the benefit for under-22s would “pull the housing rug from vulnerable young people.” While the measure was part of the Tory’s 2015 manifesto, charities and campaigners had hoped the change of Prime Minister last year meant the plans would be scrapped. Labour branded the cuts as “disgraceful”, and today Burrowes called on the Government to rethink the policy. He told Huff Post UK: “The changes planned for April should await the outcome of the supported housing consultation. Read more on the Huffington Post website.