http://www.theguardian.com/society/2013/sep/12/bedroom-tax-reaction-united-nations

"It was the first time a government has been so aggressive," she told Inside Housing. "When I was in the US I had a constructive conversation with them, accepting some things and arguing with others. They did not react like this."

Bit of self-respect please The Tories?

Hmmmmmm, interesting.