There was a poignant tribute to the Queen ahead of the London Marathon today, with a moving rendition of the national anthem, before 40,000 elite and amateur runners began the 26.2-mile course through the capital
There was a poignant tribute to the Queen ahead of the race, with a moving rendition of the national anthem, before elite and amateur runners alike began the 26.2-mile course through the capital.
Read more: Liz Truss admits she’s "learned" from Budget turmoil but insists "status quo" is not an option Among those taking part is Rob Duncombe, chief pharmacist at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, who is running for charity wearing an "absolutely stunning" 8ft tall oak tree costume. Met Office meteorologist Steven Keates predicted that the day will be "cloudy with outbreaks of rain, perhaps on the heavy side at times, during the morning", with showers pulling away to the south through the early afternoon.
Both runners and spectators had to contend with rail services that started later than usual following Saturday's strikes by the RMT union, the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association and Aslef, the drivers' union.
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