'Sad indictment we can review tax on pasties but not on bedrooms'

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Published by 24publishing for 24dash.com in Housing and also in Central Government, Communities, Local Government

The chief executive of a Staffordshire-based housing association says it is a "sad indictment" the Government is reviewing its controversial 'pasty tax' but is pushing ahead with an equally "ill thought through tax" which will hit the poorest households. Karen Armitage, chief executive at 5,600-home Stafford and Rural Homes, expressed disappointment that while amending its VAT plans for pasty products, the Government is still  pushing through its 'bedroom tax' - which will see the housing b...

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