Mum, 28, left homeless with 6 kids says council 'won't help' and trolls call her ‘scrounger'
A homeless mother-of-six has told of the 'horrendous abuse' she has allegedly been subjected to - and the lack of support she receives from her local council.
Beth Jones claims the council is "doing nothing to help" her housing woes, and to make matters worse she's the subject of vicious barbs from cruel online trolls. The TikToker, who was more than 10,000 followers, took to the platform to share her experiences but was quickly attacked with people calling her a "scrounger" and telling her to "get a job".
Trolls also made hideous remarks about the woman's life choices in having her five sons and one daughter, who she described as her "six beautiful children". Explaining her situation, she said: 'We are currently homeless and in temporary accommodation and the council are doing nothing to help us.'
In a subsequent interview with Fabulous magazine, she said her family had been given a Section 21 (no-fault eviction" in January, leaving them homeless.
Beth and her partner have been searching for somewhere to rent, but have been unable to find a place to live and have been homeless since.
The mother, who has six children to raise, doesn't work but her partner does. Thankfully, Shelter - the housing and homelessness charity - stepped in to provide them temporary accommodation.
Beth told Fabulous: 'We tried everything to get another private rented home but unfortunately fell short.'
Speaking about the abuse she's suffered, she said: 'Trolls on my account are constantly saying 'get a job', 'why have so many kids if you can't afford them [...]'"
They even accuse her of "neglecting" her children and say they "feel sorry" for them.
Beth took the opportunity to fight back, telling them: 'I'd just like them to realise that anyone's circumstances can change within a second. I would hate to see anyone else in my position feeling useless.'
The TikTok clip posted under Beth's username @ bethj96x quickly racked up 89,800 views after being posted.
Among the hateful comments was one person saying, "Get a job", to which Beth replied: "Doing everything I can, trust me! I've applied for so many homes".
Another said: 'You're in accommodation so they have helped you. It's a roof over your head. Be grateful.'
Beth snapped back and confirmed: 'Not suitable accommodation…I am grateful.'
However, there were a number of commenters who came out to defend Beth. One said: 'The comments on here are wild! Fun fact, council houses are for everyone, you don't have to be a dole dosser to have one.
'Most people are only three paychecks away from homelessness. Good luck mama.'
A second agreed: 'What's up with these comments? Have a heart people! Hope you get a place sorted soon!'
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