VIDEO: The London skyline could be about to change drastically

Like many of the world's largest cities, London's skyline is set to change significantly in the years ahead.

In fact, there are approximately 250 high rise buildings currently being built or being planned in the Big Smoke. While exploring whether the planned developments are simply exploiting London's housing bubble instead of providing much-needed affordable property in a city where space is already at a premium, BBC Newsnight offer a glimpse of what the city may look like, should all buildings be completed.

Take a look at the staggering changes that lie in wake...

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