Airbnb's European chief denies it is driving up London house prices

Olivier Gri(C)millon says short-term rental websites are not to blame for housing crisis after criticism from MPs' committee

The European head of Airbnb has disputed claims that the company is driving up property prices and exacerbating London's housing crisis.

Olivier Gri(C)millon, the Europe managing director of Airbnb, said short-term home rental websites are not to blame for problems in the capital.