It's not so much the cord but his bad temper. Any vacuum will have a longer cord than that, he just can't be bothered uncoiling it a bit and with the way he was yanking it around it was inevitable this was going to happen.
Adam was quite right to put his foot down. I'd like to know how he's managing. His job won't be that highly paid, he's got internet, utilities, rent and council tax plus normal living expenses. He'll get child benefit but even then he can frequently pay Nicky, always seems to have drink.
Meanwhile, my position I struggle on ?75 a week.