Council hits back at 'illegitimate' claim

By Naomi Larsson | 31 October 2018

Newham LBC has denied claims that decisions to enter into controversial high-interest loans were illegitimate.

A report from campaign group Research for Action suggested the council’s debt incurred by Lender Option Borrower Option (LOBO) loans was illegitimate and some loans were illegal.

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