And here we see the point of the policy, to expunge London of Labour voters
The Home Counties could soon be swamped by tens of thousands of families fleeing London due to this months benefit changes. With almost every London borough set to become unaffordable for families on benefits, many people will be sensibly looking to the surrounding areas to escape imminent homelessness.
The cap begins this months in Croydon, Bromley, Enfield and Haringey, meaning Surrey and Kent in the south and Hertfordshire and Essex in the north of London could be first to take the hit. Luckily the leafy home counties still have some reasonably priced accommodation for those on benefits who wish to remain within commuting distance of friends and family in London.
Take a look at this delightful 2 bedroom house in Mertsham, the perfect starter home for a young single mum looking to start a large family. Two single claimants wishing to escape London’s housing benefit caps could try this…
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