This seems quite barbarian. Let us wish our UK brothers and sisters success in getting this repealed. Hugs, Barbara
From daily News Line in Britain:
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
‘AXE THE BEDROOM TAX!’
‘AXE, axe the Bedroom Tax!’ chanted protesters outside the Royal Courts of Justice yesterday morning, before the opening of an appeal against the hated tax being brought by five disabled men and women.
Claire Glasman of disabled group WinVisible told News Line: ‘We’re here to support people like Charlotte and Jason Carmichael, whose Housing Benefit is being cut by the Bedroom Tax.
‘The government is taking away any consideration for disabled people, grandmothers who have grandchildren to stay, and dads who have kids at weekends.
‘We’re determined to stick up for what everyone needs.
‘Everyone should support people who have various needs in the community.
‘We all have different needs and they should be recognised.’
Ariane Sacco, also from WinVisible, was carrying a placard with a photo of Stephanie Bottrill.
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What is so horrible about this bedroom tax (althpough it is not a tax as such – but a reduction in housing benefits if you have a room thast is designated as spare/unused) is that many people are quite happy to relocate a smaller property (especially if they are in public housinmg) without the extra bedroom. Trouble is: there are NO available one bedroom properties available.
Also, if a man in public housing has a child/children from his marriage visit for the weekend, this does not qualify and his extra room is considered spare. The circumstances for the ill / disabled has already been outlined above.
This measure is so mean and petty, and saves the public purse chicked feed compared to the overall welfare liability. The greif that this measure is spreading throughout the country is going to come back to bite this government one day. I predict this will be repealled in due course.
I am completely blown away that the UK would have such a stupid tax. Pardon my language. Here in America the rich have four or more bedrooms. Did a King start this tax? Hugs, Barbara