The Housing Secretary says he’ll take a “personal and direct interest” into the investigation into the “biggest social landlord in England”.

Michael Gove is writing to the CEO of Clarion Housing, following severe concerns about the Eastfields Estate in Merton.

MP Stephen Hammond says “too many of my constituents in Wimbledon have been let down by Clarion for too long”.

A Clarion Spokesperson says it was a “complex case” and have issued guidance around complaints procedures.