Bedroom Tax: London High Court ruling ‘immoral’ says Sinn Féin

‘At this year’s Sinn Féin Ard Fheis, Martin McGuinness clearly stated that if the Bedroom Tax is brought before the Assembly, Sinn Féin will move to block its introduction in the North’

SLAMMING today’s London High Court ruling that the Bedroom Tax does not unlawfully discriminate against people with disabilities, Sinn Féin Welfare spokesperson Mickey Brady MLA said:

“The Bedroom Tax is causing widespread problems across Britain, hitting the most vulnerable hardest, and today’s decision by the High Court in London is a devastating low to people with disabilities and campaigners.

“Sinn Fein has consistently opposed this Tory welfare reform agenda as it is an attack on the poor dressed up as reform.

“At this year’s Sinn Féin Ard Fheis, Martin McGuinness clearly stated that if the Bedroom Tax is brought before the Assembly, Sinn Féin will move to block its introduction in the North.

“Today's High Court decision has ruled that the Bedroom Tax isn’t unlawful, however it most certainly is immoral when we see the impact it’s having, particularly on people with disabilities.

“I note that the High Court judges were critical of the British Tory/LibDem Coalition Government’s approach saying that not enough had been done to provide for disabled children during this process.

“It’s even more important now, in light of this judgement, that the Assembly moves to protect the most vulnerable in the community against the Bedroom Tax.”