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Johnson shamed on homes crisis

LONDON Mayor Boris Johnson was yesterday accused of leaving the capital’s housing crisis far worse than it was when he took power.

Mr Johnson faced a barrage of criticism as he answered questions at his final London Assembly’s question time.

He failed to comment as Labour’s Assembly Member Tom Copley quizzed him on increasing rents, rogue landlords and further privatisation of social housing.

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