The worsening problems of the UK’s housing market are having a dire impact on the ability of talented young people to get on in life. London especially is increasingly becoming exclusively accessible for young people who can thankfully rely on the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’, a luxury that few can afford.
For so many, especially those from poorer backgrounds, London has been the hub of opportunity. Families have brought their children up in its tolerant and diverse communities. It has welcomed migrants from around this country and from abroad who have sought refuge or greater opportunity.
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