GLA 'Told Developers to Dig a Trench' to Inflate London's Affordable Housing Numbers

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GLA 'told developers to dig a trench' to inflate London's affordable housing numbers

Sir Sadiq Khan has been urged to investigate the allegations

Claims that City Hall 'embellished' affordable housing figures

Sir Sadiq Khan accused of “misleading” voters in last year’s election campaign, reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter City Hall (credit GLA) The Greater London Authority has been told to launch a full investigation into claims its officials encouraged developers to “dig a trench” in order to boost figures for affordable housing starts. Tim Craine, the founder of London development analysts Molior, said the mayor should be “livid” that …

‘Dig a trench’ – GLA accused of embellishing affordable housing starts figures – Hackney Citizen

London development analysts said the mayor should be 'livid' at reports the housing department allegedly 'embellished' the figures.