Number of London youth clubs nearly halved since 2011 riots, report finds
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A series of freedom of information requests shows the UK capital has lost 104 youth centres as austerity continues to grip councils
London has lost at least 100 youth centres since the 2011 riots, according to new figures.
The research, compiled from freedom of information (FOI) requests and shared exclusively with Guardian Cities ahead of publication later on Friday, shows the continued decline in youth service provision across the UK capital as austerity continues to grip local councils.
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