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"Almost 5 million families in social housing in England are facing the biggest rent hike for a decade from April amid a mounting cost of living squeeze, according to a report.
The Resolution Foundation thinktank said 4.75 million families would see rent on their local authority or housing association home rise by up to 4.1%, adding to the pressure on living costs by an average £202 extra a year."
It's almost like our economy and political system requires keeping the middle classes sweet.
"They break our legs and tell us to be grateful when they offer us crutches."