Today, #Farage said we must put veterans' needs for housing before "those who enter the country illegally"
BUT
Veterans have legal priority for social housing.
Under the Armed Forces Covenant, councils must by law give "additional preference" to veterans with urgent needs. They are also exempt from "local connection" rules, allowing them to apply for housing anywhere in the country.
WHEREAS
Asylum Seekers: Are legally prohibited from accessing social housing and have to stay in one area.