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'Bedroom tax' in the Midlands

Anti-cuts activists will be in Birmingham today, in protest at the Government's welfare changes.

UK Uncut said it will highlight the effect of the so-called bedroom tax, with protesters expected to take beds with them to the demonstrations.

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"Bedroom tax" in the Midlands, full report

A mother from Nottingham says she could be forced to leave her home because of the so-called "bedroom tax".

Wendy Thompson is one of thousands of people in the city affected by a charge in housing benefit rules.

The Government is cutting benefit for council tenants who have a spare bedroom, saying it needs to help families living in overcrowded homes.

Peter Bearne reports.

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