Thousands expected to march for second EU referendum in London
Thousands of people are expected to march in central London today for a final referendum on the Brexit deal, the so-called people’s vote.
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The march started at midday in Park Lane and finishes in Parliament Square where marchers will hear speakers, including TV chef Delia Smith and London mayor Sadiq Khan, argue for a vote on the final Brexit deal.
On the march again. #PeoplesVoteMarch pic.twitter.com/CYXVqt5BJK
— Dr Andrea Werner (@drandreawerner) October 20, 2018
Coachloads of supporters of the march have been tweeting their journey’s to London, including one group travelling from Orkney in the far north of Scotland.
#PVRoadtrip We're on our way! pic.twitter.com/gfSGy7Em6u
— Best for Nottingham (@Best4Nottingham) October 20, 2018
Politicians from all the main parties have expressed their support including Labour MP for Tottenham David Lammy, former Conservative cabinet ministers Dominic Grieve and Justine Greening and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable.
Today thousands will gather for #PeoplesVoteMarch.
Do not let them tell you it goes against democracy to ask for more democracy.
Do not let them tell you the choice is between no deal and a bad deal.
Do not let them tell you it is not possible to stop Brexit. We can do it. pic.twitter.com/XGN8jX48SF
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) October 20, 2018
Pro-Brexit organisation leave means leave is holding a rally of its own in Harrogate with attendees including former UKIP leader Nigel Farage, Labour MP Kate Hoey and former Conservative minister Owen Paterson.
Looking forward to speaking at @LeaveMnsLeave's #ChuckChequers rally in Harrogate today with @KateHoeyMP & @Nigel_Farage. The 2016 vote to Leave and the 2017 @Conservatives manifesto promises to leave Single Market, Customs Union and remit of ECJ must be delivered in full.
— Owen Paterson (@OwenPaterson) October 20, 2018
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