Watch the moment Patrick Christys was left "disgusted" after a Durham pensioner revealed she was being forcefully moved out of her home - after living in the area for more than two decades.
The 80-year-old retired nurse told GB News her town "had always been a problem area", describing the area as a "bit of a dumping ground".
She fumed: "I wasn't on social housing or anything like that. You know, I had a career in nursing. So why should I live like this?"
Telling Patrick she felt let down by Britain, she added: "Well, it's a north-south divide, isn't it?"
She went on to open up to Patrick, telling him how she has to move after her house was compulsorily purchased.
"I'm waiting for them to find me somewhere. So far, it hasn't been forthcoming. They've offered me a couple of places, but I've turned them down because to me, they weren't suitable," she explained.
"I think that's disgusting," Patrick responded, absolutely aghast by the revelation.
She continued: "They don't care. The council don't care. They don't care. They haven't got the money to do any repairs or make the place look nice."
Tony Hanson, Durham County Council’s corporate director for regeneration, economy and growth, said: "We’re very ambitious about doing everything we can to make our council area a great place to live, work, visit and invest and that is why we have committed £10million, alongside the North East Combined Authority, for new housing in Horden.
"Due to a legal challenge to our planning consent, we cannot comment in detail but we want to deliver this housing by working with residents. This includes seeking to buy their properties through negotiation, compensating them and offering them support in finding new homes. Use of compulsory purchase powers would always be a last resort.
"The resident in question has accepted our valuation of her property, but has declined a number of potential new homes. Nevertheless we will continue to support her as best we can.
"We recognise Horden is not without its challenges, like a lot of places up and down the country, but we deliver various services in the community, including work to improve the appearance of the Numbered Streets. Our Horden Together team also runs various activities for local residents.
"We support the calls for the government to invest more in Horden and all our communities."
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