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Burford, R. (2026, October 25). Sadiq Khan: Oxford Street pedestrianisation will rid road of 'dross' American candy shops. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/sadiq-khan-oxford-street-pedestrianisation-american-candy-shops-b1302210.html
Burford, Rachael. “Sadiq Khan: Oxford Street pedestrianisation will rid road of 'dross' American candy shops.” Evening Standard, 25 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/sadiq-khan-oxford-street-pedestrianisation-american-candy-shops-b1302210.html.
Burford, Rachael. “Sadiq Khan: Oxford Street pedestrianisation will rid road of 'dross' American candy shops.” Evening Standard, October 25, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/sadiq-khan-oxford-street-pedestrianisation-american-candy-shops-b1302210.html.
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As of November 2, Oxford Street in central London has seen its first week of pedestrian-only restrictions on a nearly 1km stretch between Orchard Street near Selfridges and Great Portland Street. The ban, initiated by London Mayor Sadiq Khan on October 26, prohibits all wheeled vehicles including cars, buses, taxis, bicycles, e-bikes, and e-scooters in an effort to create a safer and more pedestrian-friendly environment. However, the initiative has faced immediate challenges with hundreds of cyclists from groups like Critical Mass defying the ban, flooding the street on November 2nd despite warnings from city officials. This defiance prompted some cyclists to perform wheelies and other stunts while others played loud music and used flashing lights, causing concerns among shoppers who called for enforcement measures.
