It is not clear why London is suffering so badly but it has huge retail and hospitality sectors, two industries that have seen the biggest jobs shake-out in recent years.
Shadow London minister Gareth Bacon said: “These figures come as no surprise. “We have a Labour government that has spent 18 months talking our economy down, ignoring industry, jacking up taxes, pushing up inflation and making it far more difficult for businesses to hire people.”The increase in unemployment is a direct result and is likely to get worse because of government policies.”The government urgently needs to change direction.”
This news is powered by Evening Standard 
