OPINION - I grew up on a typical London estate. This is how it changed me

Growing up on an estate in London as a young child, summer holidays consisted of a 10-to-10 shift. Playing outside, that is. I’d only return home for toilet breaks, to chug down water and beg my mum for £1 to buy my crisps, chocolate and fizzy drink combo. And on the lucky days, it was battered sausage and chips from the local chippy.