Interesting to read the story of Barry Jeffrey, forced to live in a caravan on an industrial estate after losing his home for not paying his rent.

Mr Jeffrey claimed that "All I’m asking for is a fair crack of the whip".  Presumably all his previous landlord was asking for was the same fairness - maybe that Mr Jeffrey paid his rent.  Presumably too, when the council paid Mr Jeffrey his housing benefit, they were also only asking for the same fairness - that public money was used for its intended purpose.

We all want a fair crack of the whip Mr Jeffrey.  But please remember that fairness is a two way street.

Dave Easy

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