London market demolition triggers UN investigation into area’s gentrification

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Developers say they have offered market retailers a “generous package of support” offering free relocation to a temporary home during building work and then permanent location across the road. “I think this is an issue which is not merely about developed cities – it is an issue which has global implications the displacement of people from their properties and land.” Prof Deva said the problem can arise in a “city like London or a remote part somewhere where there is a mining project”, adding: “No country can claim that it has a perfect human rights record…we receive these allegations we try our best to help.” The intervention by the UN working group on business and human rights was triggered by Founder Mirca Morera of the Save Latin Village campaign in a separate inquiry. “We are proposing set rents for a period of five years including three months ‘rent free’ period in the temporary market and 18 months discounted rent in the new market,” a statement said. Haringey Council said the “thriving market” would continue in the earmarked new location, adding that all proposals had been subject to equality impact assessments.