In this week’s issue of The London Standard we explore a phenomenon that has been described as the greatest threat to Western society — our rapidly falling birthrate. This is happening all over Europe, but London’s has plummeted particularly dramatically. Why? Because the capital is becoming a hostile environment for young families, with sky-high housing and childcare costs. We need to make London affordable for the young creatives and families who help it feel vibrant and alive. What’s the alternative, a city with no youth?