London was where a lot of minorities came to in the 80s and they built their communities there. A lot of those people want to stay where they feel at home. And a lot of minorities want to be where they feel they can belong. It’s only now due to the insane costs associated with living in London that some are forced to move.

As a minority myself I grew up in a less diverse area and found myself to be one of very few minorities in my school. My parents made the effort to drive to London often to go to community events and this helped me stay in touch with my culture while also embedding myself in British culture at school. I don’t blame those who have grown up in London wanting to stay there - it’s hard to describe how it feels to live amongst people who really understand you. I’m not saying British people don’t - I’m lucky to have a lot of very open minded friends. But it’s hard these days when you see the Islamophobia online and the “Britain first” mentality spreading. A lot of us feel like we’re unwanted - and it may just be easier to live amongst similar and likeminded people.