In this week’s issue of The London Standard we explore a phenomenon that has been described as the greatest threat to Western society — our rapidly falling birthrate. This is happening all over Europe, but London’s has plummeted particularly dramatically. Why? Because the capital is becoming a hostile environment for young families, with sky-high housing and childcare costs. We need to make London affordable for the young creatives and families who help it feel vibrant and alive. What’s the alternative, a city with no youth?
Elsewhere, Dylan Jones interviews creative visionary Thomas Heatherwick, who calls for us to work together to create a braver, more eccentric London. Cheers to that.
Toby Young is excoriating on Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson’s policies and party stalwart Simon Mills hails the return of Chelsea’s infamous 151 Club.
Plus, we celebrate the extraordinary talent of young Gunner Myles Lewis-Skelly. I hope you enjoy!
The London Standard is available for free pick-up across the city from Thursday to Monday or you can read the digital edition online.
