Who goes first?
From the publisher’s rulebook

Who goes first in London: Second Edition?

Osprey Second Edition · 2017 (English)

London: Second Edition Osprey Games / Osprey Publishing rulebook cover

The player who set up the game goes first. Play continues clockwise.

Rule details

During setup, each player receives £5 and six city cards.

The starting player begins their turn by drawing one city card, then chooses an action.

Source & edition

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If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.

If there’s a tie

The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.

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