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Paul Kenyon is a native of Bury. After 30 years as an investigative journalist travelling the world, a small article in the Bury Times online catches his eye. ‘First homes on new estate handed over,’ reads the headline. It goes on to say that smart new houses are being built for rent in an area of Bury that could do with a bit of love and a bit of investment. But the reaction underneath the article is not celebratory. Nearly every comment mentions that the houses will be for ‘only immigrants’ and ‘not for the English.’

Paul covered the summer riots for the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ and was struck by how many people said they were too afraid to express an opinion on immigration in case they were called racist.

He wanted to understand more about why people felt this way and here was a chance to gather some honest opinions, in his hometown.

Paul speaks to residents and immigrants in Bury who provide a fascinating snapshot of opinion.

This story's about who gets the houses, or at least who people think gets the houses.