The borough where families are slowly disappearing
Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world.
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Notable Quotes
""It's really sad because we love London. We have better job opportunities here.""
— Tiphanie Frutuoso , Other
""I've always been career-driven. I moved to London from Australia for career opportunities.""
— Tina Meschino , Other
""We need to tackle this as an absolute emergency.""
— Bassam Mahfouz , Politician
Key People
Bassam Mahfouz is the chairman of the London Assembly's Economy, Culture and Skills Committee.
Patrick Penny-Annang is a lifelong resident of Islington and a father of two.
Samantha Nagaratnam is a mother who moved from Toronto to London.
Tina Meschino is a career-driven individual who had her first child at 41.
Tiphanie Frutuoso is a new mother who relocated to London.
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Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world.
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