Legal battle brews over London's affordable homes target (opens original article in a new tab)

London councils are launching a legal challenge against the mayor's decision to lower affordable housing targets, arguing it undermines local efforts and worsens the housing crisis.

• Three London councils are challenging the mayor's policy to reduce affordable housing targets from 35% to 20%.
• Councils claim the mayor did not follow proper statutory processes or consult them before the policy change.
• The policy aims to speed up housing development but is criticized for undermining local housing targets and increasing homelessness.