SINGLE mums helped an east London council tenant retake her home this weekend after Newham Council evicted her over arrears — even though she was ready to pay.

Jane Wood recieved unexpected help from housing campaign Focus E15 after government welfare cuts left her five months behind on her payments.

Together with her 14-year-old daughter, Ms Wood was kicked out of her home late last month despite an offer from family members to clear the £2,500 owed in rent and court costs.