Second teenager in 24 hours dies amid calls to tackle London violence

David Lammy blames drug trade and public sector cuts as 16- and 17-year-old are killed

MPs and campaigners have said authorities are failing to get a grip on violent crime in London after two teenagers were fatally shot on the same night in the capital.

A 17-year-old girl died first after a drive-by shooting in Tottenham, north London. Police said on Tuesday evening that a 16-year-old boy shot on Monday had died in hospital after succumbing to his injuries.

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