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By John Biggs

The dust has settled a little following the recent disturbances, and maybe we can begin to be more thoughtful. I have two big worries.

First, that the reputational damage will affect jobs, employment and the positive image of London. This is vitally important for such an open city.

Former youth worker Dr Anthony Gunter thinks a "transformation" is on the horizon for east London, but it won't be sparked by the Olympics.

The UEL lecturer doesn't buy the talk of a bright new "legacy" in the five boroughs following the Games, saying that the change will instead come from the creative drive of the area's youth.