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It's recommended when it's not safe to overtake, you cycle in the middle of the lane to avoid dangerous overtaking. This evening coming back I narrowly missed getting totalled by a van's door swinging wide*. Recommended default position is a minimum the width of a car door, or 1/3 into the lane. That's what I go by.
Definitely agree to keep an assertive road position. Keep somewhere that means you're out of the danger zone of both a boris bike and addison lee.
Eye contact with any driver that comes close. Cars at lights, junctions, etc. Clear hand signals and caution.
(*van doors are just that bit wider, and even less visible in the dark)