Cllr Rigby said: “For many Londoners, the lighting of the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree marks the unofficial start of the festive period. “Thousands come to see the lights get switched on ...

Another added: “‘Half-dead’ where? I’m looking mighty pine and ready to shine bright at my Christmas Lights Ceremony.” The Trafalgar Square tree has had a recent history of complaints.

Each year, a grand Christmas tree is delivered to Trafalgar Square, a treasured gift from ... The plain, vertical white lights seem modest compared to the extravagant displays elsewhere.