politics
The lawless Deliveroo shanty town that has left locals terrified
Tucked away behind a slew of coffee bars, tech start-ups and trendy eateries stands what must surely be one of London's most undesirable addresses.
TL;DR
- A tented encampment under a bridge in Shoreditch is occupied by homeless food delivery riders, including migrants.
- Locals report fear, unease, and unpleasant odors, with suspicions of drug dealing and illegal working through 'account renting'.
- The riders face difficult living conditions, lacking basic amenities like running water.
- Delivery companies Deliveroo and Gopuff claim to be investigating and enhancing their checks to prevent illegal employment.
- Reform UK has proposed stricter measures against illegal working by delivery platforms and their directors.
- Similar camps housing migrant delivery riders have also been reported in other London areas like Stoke Newington.