In England, do people walk on the left side of the sidewalk when passing someone walking the other way?

In England, do people walk on the left side of the sidewalk when passing someone walking the other way?
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I think it’s just the same. Like you said, most people tend to veer to the right in the U.S., I would imagine most people in England veer to the left when walking…but it’s also only most of the time (as you pointed out). I wouldn’t say this is concrete, though.
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