By Sadiq Khan

On Sunday 21st September, for the first time, Oxford Street belonged to people, not traffic.

For one extraordinary day, the street came alive with dancing and dining, community and conversation. Instead of honking horns and the din of idling engines, it was laughter and music that filled the air.

Without a constant stream of traffic, families could stroll from stand to stand, their children safe to run and play. Some shot hoops at the NBA stand, while others listened to live poetry and storytelling.

The crowd enjoyed some of the finest food and drink from around the globe as they soaked up the sounds of acts like Annie Mac on the main stage. Inspired by what they’d seen,........

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