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Originally Posted by joeysteele

I really do think this Govt will eventually come to some strong condemnation as to this discrimatory and unfair policy.

It isn't a spare room tax, it is a discrimiantion against those on benefits only,if it was a spare room charge or tax, then all tenants would be subject to extra costs as to it.
However, someone working with a good wage,not claiming housing benefit,living alone in a 3 or 4 bedroomed house has no more to pay each week despite this being brought in.

It is a benefit cut,of too high an amount in a discrimatory way against those who are poorest and the weakest,even those genuinely sick and disabled.

A shameful act by any Govt. I hope any EU consideration of it does condemn the Govt for ever bringing such a revolting act in.

Excellent points Joey, it is simply that. There could and should be ways to identify those who for whatever reason are over occupying in properties, and aid them in finding suitable accommodation if they wish to downsize. These sanctions on this socio economic group are discriminatory, as they have lifetime tenancy agreements on said property I feel there is a breach by this government.
I hope the involvement by Europe is enough to force a U turn and people begin to question why this was ever implemented in the first place with no forward thinking into the possible implications for this section of society.