'With four jobs in London I couldn't afford rent so I'm going to Manchester'
Lauren Elcock is among the young Londoners who say rising rents are forcing them to quit the capital.
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Lauren Elcock is among the young Londoners who say rising rents are forcing them to quit the capital.
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