The Bedroom Tax in Northern Ireland: Playing a Dangerous Game with Peace?

Northern Ireland is about to experience many of the austerity policies that have been rolled out in England, including the Bedroom Tax. Although this had been implemented in 2017, a ‘mitigation package’ ensured households were protected from it until 2020. With that deadline now nearing, and with no government in place, the policy is set to have many negative consequences on one of the most deprived UK regions.