Iqbal Mohamed

Iqbal Mohamed

Independent — Dewsbury and Batley

Speaking in the House of Commons on 13 May 2026

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In the late ’70s and in the ’80s, 80% or more of the housing benefit that was paid to low-income families and people on benefits went to local authorities, which used that money to provide services. Today, over 80% of housing benefit is going to private landlords, not to councils. Does the hon. Member agree that this money needs to be provided by Government to councils for them to maintain their properties and public services?

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