London travel news LIVE: Casualty on the track causes DLR suspension

A person has been pronounced dead at Poplar DLR station this morning.

No information has been shared about the identity of the person, and officers are investigating the circumstances leading up to their death.

A casualty was reported on the tracks at around 8am, and there remains no service between Stratford and Canary Wharf and between Poplar and Canning Town while emergency services continue to deal with the incident.

Passengers are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys and to check live travel updates before setting off, with tickets being accepted on reasonable alternate routes.

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Now only minor delays

13:01 , Tom Place

The DLR has almost returned to normality now, with only minor delays between Stratford and Canary Wharf and between Bank & Tower Gateway and Woolwich Arsenal & Beckton due to the earlier incident.

There are also minor delays between Parsons Green and Wimbledon on the District line, and on the entirety of the Mildmay line.

The rest of the network is running with a good service.

DLR update

12:23 , Tom Place

Part of the suspended DLR service has now resumed, following the casualty on the line earlier today.

The DLR is now running, albeit with severe delays, between Beckton & Tower Gateway and between Woolwich Arsenal & Bank.

There remains no service between Stratford and Canary Wharf.

TfL update

12:01 , Tom Place

There are still severe delays on the Mildmay line between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction due to an earlier faulty train.

There have been no further updates regarding the casualty on the tracks on the DLR, where the service is still suspended between Stratford and Canary Wharf and between Poplar and Canning Town - we will update you as soon as we have more information.

BTP confirm death in Poplar DLR incident

11:20 , Tom Place

The British Transport Police (BTP) has confirmed that a person has died after being hit by a train at Poplar station earlier this morning.

The casualty was reported at around 8am, and the line remains suspended between Stratford and Canary Wharf and between Poplar and Canning Town while emergency services deal with the incident.

A BTP spokesperson said: “Officers were called at around 8am today to reports of a casualty on the tracks at Poplar DLR station.

“Officers responded with paramedics, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Enquiries into the circumstances leading up to their death are ongoing.”

Mildmay part suspension

11:07 , Tom Place

There is now no service between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction on the Mildmay line while TfL fix a faulty train.

Tube and Overground update

10:36 , Tom Place

The DLR remains suspended between Canary Wharf and Stratford and between Canning Town and Poplar due to a casualty on the track. The emergency services are attending the scene.

The Bakerloo, District and Piccadilly lines are now running a good service.

Meanwhile, the temporary unavailability of train operators has resulted in minor delays on the entire Mildmay line.

TfL update

08:54 , Tom Place

The DLR suspensions are still in place while emergency services deal with the ongoing incident.

Elsewhere issues have eased - there are now only minor delays on the Bakerloo, District, and Piccadilly lines.

Casualty on the tracks on the DLR

08:33 , Tom Place

There is currently no service between Stratford and Canary Wharf and between Poplar and Canning Town on the DLR while emergency services deal with a casualty on the track.

Waterloo - Clapham Junction update

08:07 , Tom Place

Trains between Waterloo & Clapham Junction may still be delayed by up to 20 minutes, cancelled or revised.

The disruption is now expected to continue until around 12pm.

Piccadilly line improving

07:48 , Tom Place

The points failure at Acton Town has now been fixed - the Piccadilly line is now running with only minor delays.

More District line problems

07:45 , Tom Place

There are currently multiple issues on the District line, with severe delays between Turnham Green and Ealing Broadway & Richmond after earlier signal failures at Acton Town and Gunnersbury.

There are also severe delays between Tower Hill and Earl's Court westbound due to a faulty train at Whitechapel.

Tickets are being accepted by London Buses, Elizabeth line and Mildmay line via any reasonable route.

Minor delays on the DLR

07:36 , Tom Place

A faulty train at Pontoon Dock is causing minor delays on the DLR between Woolwich Arsenal and Canning Town.

There is a good service on the rest of the line.

Severe delays on the Piccadilly line

07:27 , Tom Place

The entire Piccadilly line is dealing with severe delays while TfL fix a points failure at Acton Town.

London Buses, the Elizabeth line, Great Northern and the Weaver line are accepting tickets via any reasonable route.

Bakerloo Line recovering

07:21 , Tom Place

The Bakerloo line has resumed a better service following the late finish to Network Rail engineering work.

The entire line is now running with only minor delays due to train cancellations.

Waterloo and Clapham Junction delays

07:16 , Tom Place

If you are moving between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction this morning you may encounter some disruption.

Lines have now reopened after overrunning engineering works, but trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 40 minutes, cancelled or revised whilst the service recovers.

The disruption is expected until 10:00.

District line problems

07:10 , Tom Place

There are currently severe delays both between Ealing Broadway and Turnham Green due to an earlier signal failure at Acton Town, and between Turnham Green and Richmond due to an earlier signal failure at Gunnersbury.

Tickets are being accepted by London Buses, Elizabeth line and Mildmay line via any reasonable route, and there is a good service on the rest of the line.

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Monday 1 December 2025 10:38 , Nuray Bulbul

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Industrial action to impact CrossCountry services on all Saturdays in December

Monday 1 December 2025 10:32 , Nuray Bulbul

All CrossCountry services will be affected, with some routes operating a reduced timetable and others having no trains at all.

Certain services may stop at different stations than usual.

Any trains that are running are likely to be busy, and the timetable will end much earlier than normal.

Dates impacted: December 13, 20, and 27

Bakerloo line facing severe delays

Monday 1 December 2025 10:12 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe Delays between Queen's Park and Harrow & Wealdstone due to an earlier obstruction from a bridge at Wembley Central.

There are minor delays on the rest of the line.

West Ealing station to close early

Monday 1 December 2025 09:56 , Nuray Bulbul

The station will close at 22:52 each evening. Last trains will call at 22:35 (from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Abbey Wood) and 22:50 (from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminal 5).

Please use local London Buses services.

Delays on the A10

Monday 1 December 2025 09:40 , Nuray Bulbul

Traffic is queuing southbound on the A10 with delays tailing back beyond Turkey Street.

Expect delays.

District line resumes good service

Monday 1 December 2025 09:25 , Nuray Bulbul

There is a good service being provided on the District line.

Good service on the IFS Cloud Cable Car

Monday 1 December 2025 09:12 , Nuray Bulbul

The IFS Cloud Cable Car is providing a good service.

Severe delays on the District line

Monday 1 December 2025 08:57 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays between Edgware Road and High Street Kensington due to an earlier person ill on a train.

London buses are accepting valid tickets via any reasonable route.

There is a good service on the rest of the line.

Delays on the A406

Monday 1 December 2025 08:44 , Nuray Bulbul

Congestion on other river crossings is present.

Blackwall Tunnel is especially congested northbound but also due to additional works and an associated closure of East India Dock Road. Rotherhithe Tunnel is also slow moving in both directions.

Disruption across the Great Northern and Thameslink network expected until 11:00

Monday 1 December 2025 08:28 , Nuray Bulbul

A problem in the depot in the Letchworth Garden City area means that Great Northern and Thameslink services across the network may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 11:00.

Routes impacted

Great Northern between Ely / Kings Lynn / Cambridge / Letchworth Garden City and London Kings Cross

Thameslink between Cambridge and London Kings Cross / Brighton

Delays on the A13

Monday 1 December 2025 08:16 , Nuray Bulbul

Traffic is slow on approach to closure with delays eastbound on A13 beyond Rainham Marshes.

Additional lengthy delays are present on New Road, Sandy Lane and London Road towards Purfleet. Expect delays in the surrounding area.

Minor delays on the Bakerloo line

Monday 1 December 2025 07:54 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays on the Bakerloo line due to train cancellations.

Disruption between Clapham Junction and London Waterloo expected until 10am

Monday 1 December 2025 07:40 , Nuray Bulbul

A fault with the signalling system between Vauxhall and London Waterloo means that some lines are blocked between Clapham Junction and London Waterloo.

As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 10am.

Woolwich Ferry suspended

Monday 1 December 2025 07:30 , Nuray Bulbul

Service suspended due to high winds. Use alternative river crossings at Dartford, Blackwall, Silvertown or Rotherhithe.

For shorter journeys across the river, use the Woolwich Foot Tunnel or the DLR between King George V and Woolwich Arsenal.

Piccadilly line part closed

Monday 1 December 2025 07:14 , Nuray Bulbul

No service between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge all day to prevent damage to train wheels caused by significant leaf fall.

Please use the Metropolitan line to complete your journey.

Lioness line part suspended

Monday 1 December 2025 07:00 , Nuray Bulbul

No service between Watford Junction and Willesden Junction while Network Rail complete a safety check at Wembley Central.

There is a good service on the rest of the line.

Metropolitan line resumes good service

Thursday 27 November 2025 15:52 , Nuray Bulbul

The Metropolitan line is now providing a good service.

There are still severe delays being reported for the Jubilee line.

No Southern services between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction until approximately 6pm

Thursday 27 November 2025 15:41 , Nuray Bulbul

There is a fault with the signalling system between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction, disrupting Southern services running between East Croydon and Watford Junction.

As a result, these services will be revised to operate between East Croydon and Shepherds Bush only.

This is expected until 6pm.

Delays on the A13

Thursday 27 November 2025 15:27 , Nuray Bulbul

There are delays on Alfreds Way at the junction of Movers Lane.

The A13 eastbound entry slip is closed due to Cadent Gas works.

In addition, lane one (of three) is also closed on the A13 at Movers Lane.

Delays on the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines

Thursday 27 November 2025 15:11 , Nuray Bulbul

An “animal on the tracks” is causing disruption this afternoon. There is no service between Waterloo and Stanmore, with severe delays across the rest of the line as TfL responds to the incident.

TfL has also confirmed there is no service running between Wembley Park and Aldgate.

Severe delays on the Jubilee line

Thursday 27 November 2025 15:00 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays due to an earlier animal on the track.

London Buses, C2C, DLR, Thameslink, Mildmay line and Elizabeth line are accepting tickets via any reasonable routes.

Serious delays on Southampton Row street

Thursday 27 November 2025 14:50 , Nuray Bulbul

Traffic is slow moving on diversion routes.

Westbound on Theobald's Road queuing from Red Lion Street. Kingsway Northbound queues from Keeley Street.

Southampton Row has southbound delay's from Russell Square.

In addition there are westbound delays on High Holborn beyond Grays Inn Road.

Expect delays.

Severe delays on the District line

Thursday 27 November 2025 14:30 , Nuray Bulbul

Severe delays between Wimbledon and Edgware Road due to an earlier signal failure at Parsons Green.

Tickets are being accepted on London bus and South Western Railway services via any reasonable route.

There is a good service on the rest of the line.

Major disruption between Rugby and Northampton / Milton Keynes Central expected until 18:00

Thursday 27 November 2025 14:10 , Nuray Bulbul

There are two broken down trains between Rugby and Northampton / Milton Keynes Central that are causing major disruption to services running between these stations.

One of the trains has now been moved, however the other is still stranded. Significant disruption is expected to continue whilst teams work to move the second faulty train clear of the line.

As a result of both of these issues, trains may be cancelled, severely delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.

Major disruption is expected until 6pm.

Reduced service on the Woolwich Ferry

Thursday 27 November 2025 13:50 , Nuray Bulbul

The Woolwich Ferry is operating a one boat service currently due to essential maintenance works.

No late night train services from Stratford (London) to Camden Road

Thursday 27 November 2025 13:39 , Nuray Bulbul

Engineering work is taking place between Stratford (London) and Camden Road, closing some lines.

As a result no trains will run from Stratford (London) towards Camden Road.

The last trains to run will be:

• 22:35 Stratford (London) to Clapham Junction
• 23:00 Stratford (London) to Richmond
• 23:44 Stratford (London) to Willesden Junction

Metropolitan line part suspended

Thursday 27 November 2025 13:23 , Nuray Bulbul

No service between Wembley Park and Aldgate while TfL deal with an animal on the track.

There is a good service on the rest of the line.

Delays on the A4202 (W1J ,W1K ,W2)

Thursday 27 November 2025 13:13 , Nuray Bulbul

Traffic is slow moving northbound on Park Lane with queues tailing back to Hyde Park Corner.

Expect an increase in pedestrians in the area throughout the day.

Minor delays on the Jubilee line

Thursday 27 November 2025 12:56 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays between Finchley Road and Stanmore while TfL deal with an animal on the track.

There is a good service on the rest of the line.

District line part suspended

Thursday 27 November 2025 12:42 , Nuray Bulbul

No service between Parsons Green and Wimbledon while TfL fix a signal failure at Parsons Green.

Tickets are being accepted on London bus and South Western Railway services via any reasonable route.

There is a good service on the rest of the line.

No late night trains between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace / West Croydon

Thursday 27 November 2025 12:29 , Nuray Bulbul

Overnight engineering work between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace/West Croydon will close several lines from Monday night through Friday morning.

London Overground

No services will operate on the Windrush line between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace/West Croydon after 23:50.

The final trains before the closure will be:

• 23:15 Highbury & Islington to West Croydon
• 23:16 West Croydon to Highbury & Islington
• 23:24 Highbury & Islington to Crystal Palace
• 23:32 Crystal Palace to Highbury & Islington

Delays on A4200

Thursday 27 November 2025 12:16 , Nuray Bulbul

Traffic is slow moving on diversion routes.

Westbound on Theobald's Road queuing from Red Lion Street.

Kingsway Northbound queues from Keeley Street. Southampton Row has southbound delay's from Russell Square.

In addition there are westbound delays on High Holborn from Drake Street. Expect delays.

Piccadilly line part closed

Thursday 27 November 2025 12:03 , Nuray Bulbul

No service between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge all day to prevent damage to train wheels caused by expected significant leaf fall.

Use the Metropolitan line to complete your journey.

Severe delays on the rest of the line due to an earlier trespasser on the track at Russel Square.

London Underground tickets will be accepted on London buses, Weaver line, Elizabeth line, Great Northern and South Western Railway.

Northern line resumes good service

Thursday 27 November 2025 11:48 , Nuray Bulbul

The Northern line is now providing a good service.

Circle line resumes good service

Thursday 27 November 2025 11:30 , Nuray Bulbul

The Circle line is now providing a good service.

Disruption at Dover Priory expected until 12:45

Thursday 27 November 2025 11:18 , Nuray Bulbul

A signalling fault at Dover Priory has closed all lines at the station.

Trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes, or revised. Normal service is expected to resume by 12:45.

Routes impacted

Between London Victoria / London Charing Cross and Dover Priory, and also between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate

Disruption between Rugby and Northampton / Milton Keynes Central expected until 11:30

Thursday 27 November 2025 11:02 , Nuray Bulbul

A train fault between Rugby and Northampton/Milton Keynes Central has blocked the line to London Euston.

Services may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes, or revised.

Disruption is expected to continue until 11:30.

Delays on A232

Thursday 27 November 2025 10:47 , Nuray Bulbul

Traffic is reportedly slow on all approaches to works with northbound delays on Shirley Road back to Wickham Road.

Reported southbound delays on Shirley Road back to Bingham Road.

Expect delays.

Minor delays on the Circle line

Thursday 27 November 2025 10:36 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays anticlockwise only due to train cancellations.

There is a good service on the rest of the line.

Northern line part suspended

Thursday 27 November 2025 10:24 , Nuray Bulbul

No service between Camden Town and Moorgate while TfL deal with a trespasser on the track at King's Cross St Pancras.

There is a good service on the rest of the line.

No Southern services between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction until approximately 12:00

Thursday 27 November 2025 10:14 , Nuray Bulbul

A signalling fault between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction is affecting Southern services on the East Croydon–Watford Junction route.

Services will run only between East Croydon and Shepherds Bush while the issue is resolved.

Normal service is expected to resume by 12:00.

Metropolitan line resumes good service

Thursday 27 November 2025 09:58 , Nuray Bulbul

The Metropolitan line is now providing a good service.

District line resumes good service

Thursday 27 November 2025 09:47 , Nuray Bulbul

The District line is now providing a good service.

Minor delays on the Bakerloo line

Thursday 27 November 2025 09:39 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays between Stonebridge Park and Elephant & Castle while Network Rail fix a signal failure at Stonebridge Park.

There is a good service on the rest of the line.

Delays on the A12

Thursday 27 November 2025 09:22 , Nuray Bulbul

Traffic is slow moving northbound on A127 Southend Arterial Road with on average 10-12 minute delays.

There is congestion westbound on Squirrels Heath Lane and Ardleigh Green Road with 10-12 minute delays.

Elsewhere there is persistent delays westbound on A12 Colchester Road.

Consider alternative routes.

Minor delays on the District line

Thursday 27 November 2025 09:12 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays between Earl's court and Edgware Road due to an earlier faulty train at Wimbledon.

There is a good service on the rest of the line.

Minor delays on the Metropolitan line

Thursday 27 November 2025 09:01 , Nuray Bulbul

Minor delays between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Aldgate due to an earlier faulty train at Baker Street.

There is a good service on the rest of the line.

Minor delays on the Hammersmith and City line

Thursday 27 November 2025 08:52 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays due to an earlier faulty train at Baker Street.

Minor delays on the Circle line

Thursday 27 November 2025 08:38 , Nuray Bulbul

There are minor delays due to an earlier faulty train at Baker Street.

Minor delays between Gatwick Airport and Redhill expected until 10am

Thursday 27 November 2025 08:20 , Nuray Bulbul

There is a safety inspection of the track taking place in the Horley area. To allow this to be done safely, trains must run at reduced speed on some lines towards London.

As a result, trains running between Gatwick Airport and Redhill may be delayed by up to 10 minutes.

This issue is expected to continue to impact services until 10am.

Major disruption between West Ruislip and London Marylebone expected until 09:30am

Thursday 27 November 2025 08:08 , Nuray Bulbul

A fault with the signalling system at South Ruislip means that all lines are blocked.

As a result, trains travelling between West Ruislip and Wembley Stadium will be delayed up to 60 minutes, revised or cancelled.

Major disruption is expected until 09:30.

This issue is also causing disruption to Great Western Railway services between West Ealing and Greenford.

District line resumes good service

Thursday 27 November 2025 07:57 , Nuray Bulbul

The District line is now providing a good service.

No major delays on London roads

Thursday 27 November 2025 07:46 , Nuray Bulbul

London’s roads are not seeing any significant delays.

Minor delays on the District line

Thursday 27 November 2025 07:34 , Nuray Bulbul

The district line is operating with minor delays.

Reduced service on the Woolwich Ferry

Thursday 27 November 2025 07:34 , Nuray Bulbul

The Woolwich Ferry is operating a one boat service currently due to essential maintenance works.

No trains between West Ealing and Greenford until approximately 11:00 

Thursday 27 November 2025 07:26 , Nuray Bulbul

There is a fault with the signalling system between West Ealing and Greenford. This has meant that the line running between these stations has had to be closed.

Service on this line has been suspended as trains are unable to operate.

Disruption is expected until 11:00.

Disruption between West Ruislip and Wembley Stadium expected until 07:30

Thursday 27 November 2025 07:14 , Nuray Bulbul

A signalling fault at South Ruislip has brought all lines to a halt, causing trains between West Ruislip and Wembley Stadium to face delays of up to 40 minutes, as well as possible alterations or cancellations.

Disruption is expected to continue until 07:30am.

Piccadilly line part closed

Thursday 27 November 2025 07:00 , Nuray Bulbul

Train services are suspended all day between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge to prevent wheel damage caused by heavy leaf fall.

Passengers should use the Metropolitan line for alternative routes. Westbound trains are experiencing minor delays between Cockfosters and Acton Town due to a signal fault at Holborn.

The remainder of the Piccadilly line is running normally.

Public transport disruption

Wednesday 26 November 2025 15:55 , Arielle Domb

The farmers’ protest has disrupted parts of the public transport network, with the following buses on diversion: 15, 26, 29, 87, 91, 139, 176.

Roads: Severe delays around Trafalgar Square due to a farmers' protest.
-Cockspur St stays blocked Eastbound.
-Buses divert incl. 15, 26, 29, 87, 91, 139, 176.#BBCTravelAlert pic.twitter.com/kQs6yrGqP7

— BBC London (@BBCLondonNews) November 26, 2025

Farmers gather their tractors away from the main protest

Wednesday 26 November 2025 15:23 , Claudia Lee

Farmers are reportedly moving their tractors away from the main protest in Whitehall, where the Met Police enforced a restriction yesterday.

One user posted on X: “Farmers gather their tractors away from the main protest after a last minute restriction by the Met police prevented them from entering Whitehall.”

There has been speculation about when the restriction came into place, with some suggesting it was a “politically driven” ban which came at the “last minute”.

The Met police released a statement yesterday which set out a series of conditions.

The force said: “While people will still be able to demonstrate, conditions have been put in place to prevent protesters from bringing vehicles, including tractors or other agricultural vehicles to the protest.

“This decision was taken due to the serious disruption they may cause to the local area, including businesses, emergency services and Londoners going about their day.”

Police and farmers in Whitehall earlier today (Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)

"We're fighting for our livelihood"

Wednesday 26 November 2025 15:18 , Arielle Domb

Tyler Carter, 18, from Peterborough, was at the protest holding up a sign reading: "Dear London sorry ... I'm here to fight for my future!"

He told the PA news agency: "We're fighting for our livelihood."

When asked what the reforms would mean for him, he said: "It means my dad will be out of a job, which means I will be out of a job."

We have worked hard for what we've got and don't deserve to have it taken off us."

Questioned on what he would say to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, he responded: "How dare you?"

Scenes from the farmers' protest today.

Wednesday 26 November 2025 15:11 , Arielle Domb

Scenes from central London today.

Farmers take part in a protest with their tractors in Whitehall (Jordan Pettitt/PA) (PA Wire)

Farmers in tractors line up to protest in Westminster (EPA)

Farmers in tractors line up to protest in Westminster (REUTERS)

"You've ruined the countryside"

Wednesday 26 November 2025 15:01 , Arielle Domb

David Gunn, an arable farmer and agricultural contractor from near Sevenoaks in Kent, said he was protesting over the Government move to put inheritance tax on farm businesses worth more than £1 million.

He said: "Inheritance tax is one reason, it's going to cripple the farmers, the small family farmers.

"There's all the other taxes they've been putting on us, and the prices we get for our produce and what it costs in the shop, we don't make any money.

"Then there's food security, farmers are going out of business."

He said his message to Government was: "Sort the pledge out."

"You said in the manifesto you would look after the farmers, which you totally haven't, you've ruined the countryside," he said.

Slow traffic on all approaches to Trafalgar Square

Wednesday 26 November 2025 14:54 , Arielle Domb

At 2.43pm, traffic was still slow on all approaches to Trafalgar Square. The Strand westbound had tailbacks beyond Aldwych, and Victoria Embankment is queuing southbound between Westminster Bridge and Temple Place.

What are the Met's restrictions at the farmers' protest?

Wednesday 26 November 2025 14:01 , Alastair Lockhart

The Metropolitan Police put restrictions around the farmers protest yesterday evening, causing some to pull out of the planned demonstration.

However, large numbers of protesters have turned out regardless and a number of arrests have been made.

The Met said it had a number of conversations with the protest organisers and conditions were put in place to prevent people bringing vehicles including tractors and agricultural vehicles.

In a statement, the force said the decision had been taken because of “serious disruption” the vehicles could cause.

The Met warned: "Anyone breaching conditions by bringing vehicles, including tractors or agricultural vehicles, to today's farmers protest will be asked by officers to leave.

"If they refuse to comply with the conditions, officers will have to make arrests for offences under the Public Order Act."

(EPA)

Tractors line streets in central London

Wednesday 26 November 2025 13:38 , Alastair Lockhart

Tractors have lined the streets in central London, causing traffic disruption.

Footage from ITV News shared on X shows dozens of vehicles congesting traffic in Westminster.

Demonstrators held signs including those which read “working people need aspiration not taxation” and “every meal begins with a farmer”.

Tractors lined the streets of central London for a Budget day protest as farmers argued against proposed inheritance tax changes pic.twitter.com/V413YvgULs

— ITV News Meridian (@itvmeridian) November 26, 2025

Several arrests made at farmers' protest

Wednesday 26 November 2025 13:30 , Alastair Lockhart

Several people have been arrested at the farmers’ protest in central London.

The Metropolitan Police said those arrested had breached the conditions put in place around the demonstration.

The force said: "We have already spoken to a number of individuals this morning to advise them of the conditions.

"The majority have listened to officers and complied with the conditions, however, several arrests have been made."

Traffic still slow on all approaches to Trafalgar Square

Wednesday 26 November 2025 13:02 , Arielle Domb

At 12.40pm, traffic was still slow on all approaches to Trafalgar Square. The Strand westbound had tailbacks to beyond Aldwych, and Victoria Embankment had queues southbound between Westminster Bridge and Temple Place.

"Farmers are making themselves heard"

Wednesday 26 November 2025 12:34 , Arielle Domb

Farmers Weekly shares footage of tractors lined up in central London, honking horns.

🚜 🔊 It’s fair to say, farmers are making themselves heard today in London! pic.twitter.com/l63SfvSCJp

— Farmers Weekly (@FarmersWeekly) November 26, 2025

Serious traffic around Trafalgar Square

Wednesday 26 November 2025 11:59 , Arielle Domb

Traffic is still slow on all approaches to Trafalgar Square. The Strand westbound has tailbacks to beyond Aldwych, and Victoria Embankment is queuing southbound between Westminster Bridge and Temple Place.

Nigel Farage calls protest restrictions "outrageous"

Wednesday 26 November 2025 11:28 , Arielle Domb

Nigel Farage has described the last minute protest restrictions as “outrageous”.

He said: “Reform UK will provide legal support to every farmer protesting peacefully today.”

The planned farmers’ protest on Whitehall has been cancelled by the police at the last moment.

They have come to London and are now being arrested. This is outrageous.

Reform UK will provide legal support to every farmer protesting peacefully today.

— Nigel Farage MP (@Nigel_Farage) November 26, 2025

Farmers risk arrest

Wednesday 26 November 2025 11:22 , Arielle Domb

Farmers protesting with their tractors by Trafalgar Square risk arrest, says Kate Ferguson, political editor at The Sun on Sunday.

Farmers protesting with their tractors up by Trafalgar Square have been warned to get off the roundabout or risk arrest!

— Kate Ferguson (@kateferguson4) November 26, 2025

“We’re here and we’re not going away"

Wednesday 26 November 2025 11:13 , Arielle Domb

‘It is our livelihoods, and that feeds you, and every meal starts from a farmer.’

Farmer Douglas Turner says the police presence has increased at the farmers' protest, with tractors parked in Trafalgar Square.

📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604 pic.twitter.com/vHvv9Ayaef

— GB News (@GBNEWS) November 26, 2025

Farmer Douglas Turner tells GB News that police are threatening to arrest farmers.

“We want to be on side with them, but of course we feel that they weren’t on side with us,” he said.

He continued: “We’re here and we’re not going away, because it’s our livelihoods and our livelihoods feeds you, and every meal starts with a farmer.”

MP Edward Morello shares tractor photo

Wednesday 26 November 2025 10:58 , Arielle Domb

Liberal Democrat MP Edward Morello shared a photo of a tractor at the farmer’s protest.

He said that farmers were “looking magnificent in Trafalgar Square”.

Cameron Kinch at farmers' protest

Wednesday 26 November 2025 10:56 , Arielle Domb

Cameron Kinch, a former Big Brother contestant, shared a video at the farmers’ protest at Trafalgar Square.

Minor delays on Windrush line

Wednesday 26 November 2025 10:48 , Arielle Domb

The Windrush line has reopened but there are minor delays between Surrey Quays and West Croydon/Crystal Palace due to the earlier signal failure.

Farmers Guardian shares photos and footage from protest

Wednesday 26 November 2025 10:30 , Arielle Domb

Farmers hold up signs reading “Back British Farming” and “Fight the Tax / Save our Farms”.

Farmer arrested

Wednesday 26 November 2025 10:21 , Arielle Domb

Footage appears to show a farmer being arrested on the Trafalgar Square roundabout.

🚨BREAKING🚨

Farmer being arrested on the Trafalgar Square roundabout

Unacceptable @metpoliceuk!

With our Farmers #together pic.twitter.com/zt0TIM5zlA

— Together (@Togetherdec) November 26, 2025

Met wanted to avoid "serious disruption"

Wednesday 26 November 2025 10:18 , Arielle Domb

On the decision to ban tractors from the protest, the Met said: “This decision was taken due to the serious disruption they may cause to the local area, including businesses, emergency services and Londoners going about their day.”

It said that it “had a number of conversations with the protest organisers to safely manage the event”.

Farmer Christmas

Wednesday 26 November 2025 10:16 , Arielle Domb

A farmer dressed as Father Christmas was spotted driving through Westminster this morning.

His tractor carried a large spruce tree and had a sign that read “Farmer Christmas – the naughty list: Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, David Lammy, Diane Abbott, Angela Rayner & the BBC”.

Windrush line part suspended

Wednesday 26 November 2025 10:13 , Arielle Domb

The Windrush line is part suspended between Surrey Quays and West Croydon/Crystal Palace due to a signal failure at Sydenham.

Police ask farmers to relocate

Wednesday 26 November 2025 10:10 , Arielle Domb

Footage shows a police officer asking farmers to move from Trafalgar Square to Richmond Terrace.

The Police are now saying farmers on roundabout next to Trafalgar Square need to move! Section 14 no protest except in one very small area. But how are the tractors to be moved ?

This is an absolute disgrace @metpoliceuk

You can’t hide from Farmers & British Public… pic.twitter.com/GXXlMi4keq

— Alan D Miller (@alanvibe) November 26, 2025

Tractor ban "shortsighted"

Wednesday 26 November 2025 10:07 , Arielle Domb

Lee Dillon, Liberal Democrats MP for Newbury, said that the protest ban was “shortsighted.”

He said: “Because of the Met office’s decision not to let them onto Whitehall, they’ve not brought Trafalgar Square to pretty much a standstill.”

I’m in Trafalgar Square with farmers ahead of the Budget announcement, talking about the rural economy and inheritance tax.
These issues matter hugely to Newbury and West Berkshire, and I’ll keep making sure our rural communities are heard. pic.twitter.com/76NBfXcJ1Z

— Lee Dillon, MP for Newbury 🔶 (@LeeRJdillon) November 26, 2025

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