Bedroom tax welfare mitigation to be extended

The video discusses urgent legislation to extend welfare mitigations, focusing on the bedroom tax and benefit CAP, to protect vulnerable households. It highlights the collaboration with various organizations and the legislative process involved. The cost of not implementing these measures is compared to scenarios in England, emphasizing the importance of these actions.

What is the primary goal of the urgent legislation introduced by the speaker?

• To increase taxes on wealthy individuals

• To introduce new housing policies

• To extend welfare mitigations around the bedroom tax

• To reduce government spending on welfare

What is the speaker's stance on austerity measures?

• Opposed to austerity

• Neutral towards austerity

• Supportive of austerity

• Unaware of austerity

Which organizations does the speaker mention collaborating with to protect vulnerable communities?

• The Cliff Edge Coalition and the Human Rights Commission

• The United Nations

• The World Health Organization

• The International Monetary Fund

What is the estimated annual cost of the bedroom tax mitigations?

• £10 million

• £100 million

• £50 million

• £23 million

Why does the speaker believe it is important to implement these welfare measures?

• To prevent increased homelessness and social issues

• To promote economic growth

• To increase government revenue

• To reduce the number of welfare recipients