London's housing crisis deepens

London's housing crisis has become a central issue in the upcoming elections, with Mayor Sadiq Khan facing criticism over missed housebuilding targets.

Despite a 2016 manifesto promise to build thousands of new homes annually, the capital continues to suffer from a severe supply-demand imbalance.

The shortage has driven rents to record highs, forcing many residents out of their neighborhoods and into temporary accommodation.

Deputy Mayor for Housing Tom Copley maintains that an uptick in construction is imminent, but political rivals argue that the current administration's policies have failed to deliver the necessary volume of affordable units.