Well, I have now had the following email from "Transport for London", which gives a different story. I withdraw my indignation.

Tradsinger


"Thank you for getting in touch. Of course we haven't banned ukuleles and banjos and have would have no desire to do so to instruments with such a proud heritage.

There is no truth that London Underground (LU) is banning “folk instrumentsâ€쳌 on LU busking pitches and LU is proud to have a diverse range of buskers, including some with these instruments, play on our busking pitches.

We recently ran a process to audition new members for the busking scheme. Musicians were shortlisted on diversity, presentation, musical ability, range of songs and originality. Not passing the selection process was not a reflection on any particular instrument or music genre - we realise that some entrants will be disappointed."