A young soldier returns from fighting a useless war in Afghanistan and is refused a council house

[Bobbisox]

Why?
Because he has been in different places with his regiment and doesnt qualify for a home where he grew up....from his local council!
he is a married man with two young sons
However 30 miles away from him in the Borough of Ealing..
An Afghan family have been given a 7 bedroom pad..
Do we owe nothing at all to our own people?

[beejay1124]

bl**dy well unbelievable

[Bobbisox]

my sentiments exactly beejay

[Bobbisox]

Bracknell Forest Council EDDIE

[Bobbisox]

No I don't EDDIE, this is in the Express

[McMouse]

When I came out of the forces in the early 70's Ealing Council gave me priority housing. I hadn't lived in Ealing for 15 or so years. Maybe things have changed now, but I was treated well.

[Bobbisox]

http://www.express.co...h-no-home-for-soldier

bobbi

[anotheoldgit]

How much longer are we going to put up with this unjustness?

His local council would soon jump on the band wagon if this chap had done something really outstanding (as if returning from Afghanistan was not enough).

Oh yes the council's dignities weighted down with their chains of office, would soon be polishing the mace and rolling out the red carpet, proclaiming what one of their 'home grown sons' had achieved.

When are 'our own' going to enjoy some of these 'human rights' we hear so much about?

[Bobbisox]

it was on Sky News too EDDIE, I know papers can sensationalize but then to offer a 7 bed house to an Afghan family id a bit much IMO

[THECORBYLOON]

I’ve had a look at the Council’s housing policy and they have five bands when determing housing priorities and the soldier seems to come under Band D which is Medium. Among others, that Band includes those for which there is no statutory duty to house and those living with family / friends or other sharing arrangement.

He has, according to the newspapers, asked for no special treatment but to be treated fairly and that it seems the Council is following its own criteria.