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Rich tenants 'must pay more rent'

Westminster City Council’s lead member on housing has said that higher-paid people in social housing should pay higher rents than pensioners or those on benefits.

Westminster City Council's lead member on housing has said that higher-paid people in social housing should pay higher rents than pensioners or those on benefits.

Cllr Jonathan Glanz told the Local Government Association conference: ‘It is only fair and right that they pay their way. It's not right for those in need to be stuck in temporary accommodation while some of the country's highest earners benefit from subsidised housing.'

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