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We discussed
The homeless soldier
30/04/2010
Victoria speaks to a soldier who is officially homeless after he was badly injured during a tour of duty in Iraq in 2007.
Matt MacColl says he feels betrayed by his own country. Many of you got in touch with your thoughts.
The comments below are archived from 5 live Connect which runs during Victoria Derbyshire's weekday morning show between 10am and 12pm. Find out more about 5 live Connect here.
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I did ten years in the army and when I came out I was homeless with two kids. I got no help from the army. 3 6 years ago. Nothing changes. Joe. Ex para. Andover
10:08
If you're just joining us, welcome to Connect. If you've been here awhile, please hit refresh on your browser for the latest information. Victoria is speaking to Matt MacColl, a soldier struggling with homelessness.
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10:08
Here's a video we made with Matt.
10:11
I got a medical d4scharge in the ninety eighties. Council would not help. My mp got me a plcce in 2 weeks
10:13
Please tell Matt i feel so ashamed to be british today hearing his story. If we cant look after our soldiers what the hell is Going on with this country. Good luck matt with your hunt for A Home. Gordon brown you should be ashamed! Richard
10:16
That soldier is a hero,I wish I had 1% of the courage has.I'm ashamed to be British if we can't give a hero like him a home. Mark from Bridgend
10:19
Mat should be top of the housing list. He makes me proud to be british. Good luck mat you sound a fantastic young man john. Carlisle.
10:20
Why won't anybody give such a hero help ; I agree with Marcus from Bridgend - Ben
10:23
Andrew says on Facebook:
How long was in the services? Is he not able to use his gratuity as a lump sum for a deposit?
10:23
If the rest of our soldiers are like this young man then we who are too old to serve are in safe hands. My best regards and wishes to him. Roger
10:24
Hi, first i would like to thank the soldier for his service, this is typical of this government who look after everybody else and leave our own to fend for themselfs, its a chew you up and spit you out attitude...from Darren in Leicester..
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