Sadiq Khan to blame for slump in London housing starts, think tank says

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Oct 17, 2025

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been accused of hiding from public view over the tube strikes. Sadiq Khan is to blame for a dearth in housebuilding in London, a leading think tank has warned, as new ...

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