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Sir Sadiq Khan has hailed the one-day car ban trial of Oxford Street a triumph." Mr Khan championed the 24-hour car ban as "the day the fightback began to rescue this street".

Sir Khan acknowledged that Oxford Street "has been in decline for some time", describing the situation as "managed decline". The Labour Party Mayor said: "This is Oxford Street, completely transformed & traffic-free. It was fantastic to see community spirit in the heart of the West End. By removing traffic, this created the space to stride, stroll and explore.

"This street is for everyone to enjoy with music, art, food and fun." Westminster City Council previously blocked Khan's 2018 pedestrianisation attempt

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