Responding to the announcement of planned tube strikes in November, BusinessLDN Deputy Chief Executive Muniya Barua, said: “Just as we’re trying to send a strong message to investors that London is open for business, the announcement of fresh tube strikes will cause needless disruption to businesses, Londoners and visitors. If these walkouts go ahead in the run up to Christmas, it will be particularly damaging for the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. We urge all parties to find a way forward which avoids damaging industrial action.”