Greg Barradale
@gregbarradale.bsky.social
Senior reporter for @bigissue.com - covering untold stories from housing and asylum to drugs and politics
🚨 @bigissue.com EXCLUSIVE: Hundreds of veterans could be made homeless as cash for housing in doubt
Starmer promised to 'house all veterans in need'
But orgs funded by Op Fortitude, which provides 900 beds, say they don't know if money will continue past March. Warn rough sleeping could increase
Starmer promised to 'house all veterans in need'
But orgs funded by Op Fortitude, which provides 900 beds, say they don't know if money will continue past March. Warn rough sleeping could increase
October 31, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🚨 @bigissue.com EXCLUSIVE: Hundreds of veterans could be made homeless as cash for housing in doubt
Starmer promised to 'house all veterans in need'
But orgs funded by Op Fortitude, which provides 900 beds, say they don't know if money will continue past March. Warn rough sleeping could increase
Starmer promised to 'house all veterans in need'
But orgs funded by Op Fortitude, which provides 900 beds, say they don't know if money will continue past March. Warn rough sleeping could increase
A House of Dynamite….don’t think I’ve ever seen a film that so lacked the confidence to actually make the point it wanted to make
At least it was two acts long in runtime as well as plot. Felt like a bottle episode of a v mid prestige TV show
Watch the Sum of All Fears instead
At least it was two acts long in runtime as well as plot. Felt like a bottle episode of a v mid prestige TV show
Watch the Sum of All Fears instead
October 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
A House of Dynamite….don’t think I’ve ever seen a film that so lacked the confidence to actually make the point it wanted to make
At least it was two acts long in runtime as well as plot. Felt like a bottle episode of a v mid prestige TV show
Watch the Sum of All Fears instead
At least it was two acts long in runtime as well as plot. Felt like a bottle episode of a v mid prestige TV show
Watch the Sum of All Fears instead
🪀What's going on with these Yo-yo Homes?
Councils have no choice but to sell under Right to Buy.
Labour’s keeping the policy going.
Yet homelessness is so bad it often makes, sort of, financial sense, to just buy the homes back – even if it means someone gets rich
Councils have no choice but to sell under Right to Buy.
Labour’s keeping the policy going.
Yet homelessness is so bad it often makes, sort of, financial sense, to just buy the homes back – even if it means someone gets rich
October 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
🪀What's going on with these Yo-yo Homes?
Councils have no choice but to sell under Right to Buy.
Labour’s keeping the policy going.
Yet homelessness is so bad it often makes, sort of, financial sense, to just buy the homes back – even if it means someone gets rich
Councils have no choice but to sell under Right to Buy.
Labour’s keeping the policy going.
Yet homelessness is so bad it often makes, sort of, financial sense, to just buy the homes back – even if it means someone gets rich
10) In February 2017, Ashfield's council sold a council home under Right to Buy for £19,903
In July 2022, they bought it back for £96,000
💸That’s an almost 5x loss of £76,097
In July 2022, they bought it back for £96,000
💸That’s an almost 5x loss of £76,097
October 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
10) In February 2017, Ashfield's council sold a council home under Right to Buy for £19,903
In July 2022, they bought it back for £96,000
💸That’s an almost 5x loss of £76,097
In July 2022, they bought it back for £96,000
💸That’s an almost 5x loss of £76,097
9) In December 2016, Stockport Council sold a council home under Right to Buy for £32,300
In May 2023, they bought it back for £135,000
💸That’s a loss of £102,700
In May 2023, they bought it back for £135,000
💸That’s a loss of £102,700
October 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
9) In December 2016, Stockport Council sold a council home under Right to Buy for £32,300
In May 2023, they bought it back for £135,000
💸That’s a loss of £102,700
In May 2023, they bought it back for £135,000
💸That’s a loss of £102,700
8) In August 2018, Doncaster Council’s ALMO St Leger Homes sold a council home under Right to Buy for £46,920
In March 2025, they bought it back for £160,000
💸That’s a loss of £113,080
In March 2025, they bought it back for £160,000
💸That’s a loss of £113,080
October 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
8) In August 2018, Doncaster Council’s ALMO St Leger Homes sold a council home under Right to Buy for £46,920
In March 2025, they bought it back for £160,000
💸That’s a loss of £113,080
In March 2025, they bought it back for £160,000
💸That’s a loss of £113,080
7) In October 2016, Wigan’s council sold a council home under Right to Buy for £56,000
In May 2022, they bought it back for £190,000
💸That’s a loss of £134,000
In May 2022, they bought it back for £190,000
💸That’s a loss of £134,000
October 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
7) In October 2016, Wigan’s council sold a council home under Right to Buy for £56,000
In May 2022, they bought it back for £190,000
💸That’s a loss of £134,000
In May 2022, they bought it back for £190,000
💸That’s a loss of £134,000
6) In January 2019, Rotherham’s council sold a council home under Right to Buy for £30,750
In July 2024, they bought it back for £165,000
💸That’s a 5x loss of £134,250 in five years
In July 2024, they bought it back for £165,000
💸That’s a 5x loss of £134,250 in five years
October 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
6) In January 2019, Rotherham’s council sold a council home under Right to Buy for £30,750
In July 2024, they bought it back for £165,000
💸That’s a 5x loss of £134,250 in five years
In July 2024, they bought it back for £165,000
💸That’s a 5x loss of £134,250 in five years
5) In March 2014, Swindon’s council sold a council home under Right to Buy for £54,050
In April 2023, they bought it back for £250,000 (with another £29k on repairs and voids)
💸That’s a loss of £195,950
In April 2023, they bought it back for £250,000 (with another £29k on repairs and voids)
💸That’s a loss of £195,950
October 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
5) In March 2014, Swindon’s council sold a council home under Right to Buy for £54,050
In April 2023, they bought it back for £250,000 (with another £29k on repairs and voids)
💸That’s a loss of £195,950
In April 2023, they bought it back for £250,000 (with another £29k on repairs and voids)
💸That’s a loss of £195,950
4) In September 2015, Bristol’s council sold a council home under Right to Buy for £32,200
In January 2025, they bought it back for £195,000
💸That’s a 6x loss of £162,800
In January 2025, they bought it back for £195,000
💸That’s a 6x loss of £162,800
October 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
4) In September 2015, Bristol’s council sold a council home under Right to Buy for £32,200
In January 2025, they bought it back for £195,000
💸That’s a 6x loss of £162,800
In January 2025, they bought it back for £195,000
💸That’s a 6x loss of £162,800
3) In October 2014, Hackney Council sold a council home under Right to Buy for £95,050
In June 2021, they bought it back for £365,000
💸That’s a loss of £269,950
In June 2021, they bought it back for £365,000
💸That’s a loss of £269,950
October 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
3) In October 2014, Hackney Council sold a council home under Right to Buy for £95,050
In June 2021, they bought it back for £365,000
💸That’s a loss of £269,950
In June 2021, they bought it back for £365,000
💸That’s a loss of £269,950
2) In August 2016, Hounslow Council sold a council home under Right to Buy for £272,662
In March 2023 they bought it back for £575,000
💸That’s a loss of £302,338 in seven years
In March 2023 they bought it back for £575,000
💸That’s a loss of £302,338 in seven years
October 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
2) In August 2016, Hounslow Council sold a council home under Right to Buy for £272,662
In March 2023 they bought it back for £575,000
💸That’s a loss of £302,338 in seven years
In March 2023 they bought it back for £575,000
💸That’s a loss of £302,338 in seven years
1) In January 2016, Greenwich Council sold a council home under Right to Buy for £141,100
In June 2021, they bought it back for £365,000
💸That’s a loss of £223,900 in six years
In June 2021, they bought it back for £365,000
💸That’s a loss of £223,900 in six years
October 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
1) In January 2016, Greenwich Council sold a council home under Right to Buy for £141,100
In June 2021, they bought it back for £365,000
💸That’s a loss of £223,900 in six years
In June 2021, they bought it back for £365,000
💸That’s a loss of £223,900 in six years
🚨EXCLUSIVE: Taxpayers are losing millions as councils buy back homes they sold just a few years previously under Right to Buy
I’ve uncovered 120+ examples. Today we’re revealing them all
@bigissue.com
Here's a thread of 10 that will shock you 🧵
I’ve uncovered 120+ examples. Today we’re revealing them all
@bigissue.com
Here's a thread of 10 that will shock you 🧵
October 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
🚨EXCLUSIVE: Taxpayers are losing millions as councils buy back homes they sold just a few years previously under Right to Buy
I’ve uncovered 120+ examples. Today we’re revealing them all
@bigissue.com
Here's a thread of 10 that will shock you 🧵
I’ve uncovered 120+ examples. Today we’re revealing them all
@bigissue.com
Here's a thread of 10 that will shock you 🧵
In fact, as @bigissue.com revealed, this is not a new phenomenon in Brighton. The council is already reversing Right to Buy, and in the past five years has bought over 200 more homes than it's sold.
October 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
In fact, as @bigissue.com revealed, this is not a new phenomenon in Brighton. The council is already reversing Right to Buy, and in the past five years has bought over 200 more homes than it's sold.
Interesting Guardian story about Brighton reversing Right to Buy
As I revealed this month, councils have spent over £2bn buying up 8.5k homes in the past five years. Half of those are homes previously lost under Right to Buy.
It's widespread: www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
As I revealed this month, councils have spent over £2bn buying up 8.5k homes in the past five years. Half of those are homes previously lost under Right to Buy.
It's widespread: www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
October 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Interesting Guardian story about Brighton reversing Right to Buy
As I revealed this month, councils have spent over £2bn buying up 8.5k homes in the past five years. Half of those are homes previously lost under Right to Buy.
It's widespread: www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
As I revealed this month, councils have spent over £2bn buying up 8.5k homes in the past five years. Half of those are homes previously lost under Right to Buy.
It's widespread: www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
What a story about the snake-oil world of brain training
Dr Kawashima would be absolutely spinning in his grave
Dr Kawashima would be absolutely spinning in his grave
October 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
What a story about the snake-oil world of brain training
Dr Kawashima would be absolutely spinning in his grave
Dr Kawashima would be absolutely spinning in his grave
👀Looks like the government has confirmed its plans to cut affordable housing targets in London to 20%
Press release says projects which commit to 20% housebuilding will be accelerated – as long as 60% of those homes (so 12% total) are social housing
Press release says projects which commit to 20% housebuilding will be accelerated – as long as 60% of those homes (so 12% total) are social housing
October 23, 2025 at 1:26 PM
👀Looks like the government has confirmed its plans to cut affordable housing targets in London to 20%
Press release says projects which commit to 20% housebuilding will be accelerated – as long as 60% of those homes (so 12% total) are social housing
Press release says projects which commit to 20% housebuilding will be accelerated – as long as 60% of those homes (so 12% total) are social housing
“She’s 9 now, and she’s never had her own room, never had somewhere to put up posters or invite friends over”
That’s the reality of life in temporary accommodation, laid bare by @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social
Even the new homelessness minister admits she was shocked by the scale of the crisis
That’s the reality of life in temporary accommodation, laid bare by @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social
Even the new homelessness minister admits she was shocked by the scale of the crisis
October 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
“She’s 9 now, and she’s never had her own room, never had somewhere to put up posters or invite friends over”
That’s the reality of life in temporary accommodation, laid bare by @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social
Even the new homelessness minister admits she was shocked by the scale of the crisis
That’s the reality of life in temporary accommodation, laid bare by @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social
Even the new homelessness minister admits she was shocked by the scale of the crisis
45) The Maniac by Benjamin Labatut
Just like When We Cease To Understand The World, this is masterful and unique. Such a manic blend of fact and fiction. Dark, pushing boundaries. And explains the complex – you're unlikely to have AI/machine learning explained better
⭐⭐⭐⭐
#BookSky
Just like When We Cease To Understand The World, this is masterful and unique. Such a manic blend of fact and fiction. Dark, pushing boundaries. And explains the complex – you're unlikely to have AI/machine learning explained better
⭐⭐⭐⭐
#BookSky
October 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
45) The Maniac by Benjamin Labatut
Just like When We Cease To Understand The World, this is masterful and unique. Such a manic blend of fact and fiction. Dark, pushing boundaries. And explains the complex – you're unlikely to have AI/machine learning explained better
⭐⭐⭐⭐
#BookSky
Just like When We Cease To Understand The World, this is masterful and unique. Such a manic blend of fact and fiction. Dark, pushing boundaries. And explains the complex – you're unlikely to have AI/machine learning explained better
⭐⭐⭐⭐
#BookSky
44) Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson
Hate to say it, but the audiobook is far less interesting than listening to six random episodes of the Ezra Klein podcast
⭐⭐
#BookSky
Hate to say it, but the audiobook is far less interesting than listening to six random episodes of the Ezra Klein podcast
⭐⭐
#BookSky
October 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
44) Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson
Hate to say it, but the audiobook is far less interesting than listening to six random episodes of the Ezra Klein podcast
⭐⭐
#BookSky
Hate to say it, but the audiobook is far less interesting than listening to six random episodes of the Ezra Klein podcast
⭐⭐
#BookSky
"A change in the law can't come soon enough"
Here's the Tribune's take on Yo-yo Homes (via @molliesimpson.bsky.social)
sheffieldtribune.co.uk/sheffield-co...
Here's the Tribune's take on Yo-yo Homes (via @molliesimpson.bsky.social)
sheffieldtribune.co.uk/sheffield-co...
October 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
"A change in the law can't come soon enough"
Here's the Tribune's take on Yo-yo Homes (via @molliesimpson.bsky.social)
sheffieldtribune.co.uk/sheffield-co...
Here's the Tribune's take on Yo-yo Homes (via @molliesimpson.bsky.social)
sheffieldtribune.co.uk/sheffield-co...
"The Big Issue's investigation has put the spotlight back on Right to Buy"
🪀The fantastic @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social from @millmedia.bsky.social running with my Yo-yo Homes story 🪀
Love to see it
🪀The fantastic @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social from @millmedia.bsky.social running with my Yo-yo Homes story 🪀
Love to see it
October 21, 2025 at 9:14 AM
"The Big Issue's investigation has put the spotlight back on Right to Buy"
🪀The fantastic @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social from @millmedia.bsky.social running with my Yo-yo Homes story 🪀
Love to see it
🪀The fantastic @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social from @millmedia.bsky.social running with my Yo-yo Homes story 🪀
Love to see it
People with learning difficulties die 19.5 years younger on average - living to just 62.5 years old
Nearly 4 in 10 deaths of people with a learning disability in 2023 were "avoidable"
Nearly 4 in 10 deaths of people with a learning disability in 2023 were "avoidable"
October 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
People with learning difficulties die 19.5 years younger on average - living to just 62.5 years old
Nearly 4 in 10 deaths of people with a learning disability in 2023 were "avoidable"
Nearly 4 in 10 deaths of people with a learning disability in 2023 were "avoidable"
NEW: Lib Dems would allow councils to end Right to Buy, says @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
His comments come after @bigissue.com revealed councils losing millions buying back Yo-yo Homes they sold under Right to Buy just a few years earlier
His comments come after @bigissue.com revealed councils losing millions buying back Yo-yo Homes they sold under Right to Buy just a few years earlier
October 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
NEW: Lib Dems would allow councils to end Right to Buy, says @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
His comments come after @bigissue.com revealed councils losing millions buying back Yo-yo Homes they sold under Right to Buy just a few years earlier
His comments come after @bigissue.com revealed councils losing millions buying back Yo-yo Homes they sold under Right to Buy just a few years earlier