We're at a point where people put all their energies into trying to get social housing rather than trying to get private rentals because they feel they've got a better chance of getting social housing, even if they have to wait 15 years. 15 years is at least a light at the end of the tunnel etc

Interesting article. We very much need to do something more radical - like majorly radical. Starmer needs to find billions via taxing corporates to pay for social housing. I spend life interviewing people in unspeakable housing situations and there's just no other answer

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Absolutely. If one of the many letting agents I ring said their landlords accepted people who claim benefits, I'd die right there from shock

Yes in 2020. Absolute shocker. Major hacking, personal details and info ended up on the dark web and god knows where else. Ended up with a reprimand from the ICO which means bugger all in reality but still notable in those circles

...am enjoying a good rant in my old age 😁

Glad to hear you're going well xx I'm good. Am doing an interview-based podcast now where people with disabled children and serious housing problems tell us exactly what it's like trying to deal with councils, and I rant about politicians whovotedforthis.buzzsprout.com

Disturbing but interesting gif there