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Wythenshawe MP calls on rival candidates to unite in opposing bedroom tax

kaneWythenshawe MP, Mike Kane has called on his rival candidates in the general election to unite to oppose the bedroom tax.

The Labour MP has made the call after revealing that 3038 tenants in the Wythenshawe and Sale East constituency  face the controversial levy – more than in any other constituency in the UK.

The charge is levied against anyone living in social housing who is deemed to have one or more ‘spare’ bedrooms.

Now Mr Kane has challenged all election candidates to publicly oppose the charge in the run-up to the general and local elections on May 7. Continue reading “Wythenshawe MP calls on rival candidates to unite in opposing bedroom tax”

With bedroom tax rent arrears forecast to hit £1m in Wythenshawe, campaigners call for fight against evictions

Rent arrears in Wythenshawe will soar to £1 million because of the bedroom tax, say housing bosses. Continue reading “With bedroom tax rent arrears forecast to hit £1m in Wythenshawe, campaigners call for fight against evictions”