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Ucatt blasts Boris Johnson for ignoring legitimate safety concerns

Construction union Ucatt blasted London Mayor Boris Johnson yesterday for ignoring its legitimate safety concerns.

Eight building workers died in London last year - double the 2011 toll.

Ucatt regional secretary Jerry Swain wrote to Mr Johnson (pictured) in November 2012 seeking a meeting about construction safety.

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