The London Mayor, Boris Johnson, yesterday gave the go-ahead for the development of new homes on a much-loved Walthamstow dog racing track.
Housing association L&Q's (London and Quadrant) contentious plans have been bitterly opposed by residents and local MPs Stella Creasy and Iain Duncan Smith.
Mayor Johnson commiserated with those who are fond of the Walthamstow Stadium, claiming to "share the sadness of many about the demise of dog racing," but he added that the redevelopment would create new...
