Central London footfall collapses in run-up to Christmas as strikes hit

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By Andy Silvester Christmas Eve footfall in central London was almost 15 per cent down on the week before as rail strikes effectively wiped out last-minute shopping plans. December 24 is usually a bumper day for retailers as Londoners rush to pick up last-minute gifts before getting trains home, whilst Brits also flock into the capital for a festive day out. However with train strikes disrupting travel, the exodus out of the capital came earlier than usual – with fewer coming into town to replace them. Market town footfall was up just shy of 10 per cent according to the same data, compiled by …

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