Residents of a once thriving enclave are outraged by proposals to merge Slough into the capital - despite claims it could yet revive the place dubbed Britain's 'ugliest' and 'most miserable' town.
Slough residents are protesting potential plans for the town to merge with a borough in West London or become part of Greater London, fearing increased living costs and London-style car restrictions. While some councillors believe the merger could boost the town's economy and improve transport, residents worry about rising house prices, loss of buyers from West London and higher rental prices and overall assimilation into London culture. Slough was recently named the most miserable town in Britain and merging it with London would eradicate the city's identity.
