Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions

Abolish the Bedroom Tax

Closed 209 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government put a tax on those claiming benefits, who have an extra room. However, it's unfair as there are shortages of ALL sized properties so are taxing those of us who are already on low income without foundation.
Stop penalising those who find themselves with extra bedrooms, it's not practical without extra support from HA's and Councils, and is therefore grossly unfair.

Timeline

6 Oct 2020 Petition opened for signatures
6 Apr 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 209
Status Closed
Department Department for Work and Pensions
Opened 6 Oct 2020
Closed 6 Apr 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.