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Black cabs blockade Oxo Tower

Black cab drivers staged an hour-long blockade of the Oxo Tower in a row over minicabs "touting" for business.

They were protesting against the South Bank restaurant's use of a minicab firm whose drivers illegally wait outside for fares and in competition with taxis.

Five minicabs were blocked in in Barge House Street until restaurant manager Hein Pretorius came outside to talk to the cabbies about their grievances.

Grant Davis, chairman of the London Cab Drivers' Club, said: "The Oxo Tower is one of a number of venues across London who are using these minicab companies.

"They are breaking the law and touting for business. We will stand up for our members' rights."

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