Thousands at 'March for Europe' Brexit protest

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Thousands of people are marching through London to protest against the referendum decision to leave the EU.

Demonstrators at the "March for Europe" rally, which was organised on social media, are holding placards saying "Bremain" and "We Love EU".

Protester Mark Thomas said the referendum campaign, which resulted in the UK voting by 52% to Leave, had not been fought "on a level playing field".

But critics said that those who lost the vote were "having a tantrum".

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Demonstrators gathered around Park Lane before setting off for Parliament Square.

Mr Thomas said the referendum campaign "was full of misinformation and people need to do something with their frustration".

'Outraged'

Father and daughter Bill Baker, 59, and Jess Baker, 22, from Islington, north London, had made a banner for the march which read: "I will always love EU."

Ms Baker said: "We didn't want to leave, but if you respect the decision of the referendum - which we should - we still want Britain to be EU orientated, outward looking and inclusive."

 

By Martha Buckley, BBC News

There is no official turn-out figure for this protest but there must be several thousand at least on the streets around Hyde Park corner.

There are whole families here as well as the young, the middle-aged, the elderly, British, European, Londoners, as well as those who have travelled from further afield.

The protest has been organised hastily, with a call put out on social media less than a week ago. Today many of those who spent the week sharing anti-Brexit memes online have turned up to voice their concerns in person.

There are placards, signs and banners aplenty expressing anger and resentment at the way the Leave campaign was conducted but also frustration at what's seen as a lack of clear leadership in the aftermath of the vote.

There is barely an organiser in sight and what police presence there is is very low-key - but this outpouring of feeling is also quintessentially British: Calm, polite and orderly.

Philippa Griffin, 40, from Hertfordshire, said: "I'm absolutely outraged at the way people voted, the lies the referendum was based on and the divide in the country because of it.

"My ideal outcome from this march is that MPs realise that leaving the EU is not what people truly want.

"It feels like our country has already changed."


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Full story + source: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-36692990

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Thousands of people are marching through London to protest against the referendum decision to leave the EU.

Demonstrators at the "March for Europe" rally, which was organised on social media, are holding placards saying "Bremain" and "We Love EU".

Protester Mark Thomas said the referendum campaign, which resulted in the UK voting by 52% to Leave, had not been fought "on a level playing field".

But critics said that those who lost the vote were "having a tantrum".

Live updates: Brexit march and Tory leadership contest

Demonstrators gathered around Park Lane before setting off for Parliament Square.

Mr Thomas said the referendum campaign "was full of misinformation and people need to do something with their frustration".

'Outraged'

Father and daughter Bill Baker, 59, and Jess Baker, 22, from Islington, north London, had made a banner for the march which read: "I will always love EU."

Ms Baker said: "We didn't want to leave, but if you respect the decision of the referendum - which we should - we still want Britain to be EU orientated, outward looking and inclusive."

 

By Martha Buckley, BBC News

There is no official turn-out figure for this protest but there must be several thousand at least on the streets around Hyde Park corner.

There are whole families here as well as the young, the middle-aged, the elderly, British, European, Londoners, as well as those who have travelled from further afield.

The protest has been organised hastily, with a call put out on social media less than a week ago. Today many of those who spent the week sharing anti-Brexit memes online have turned up to voice their concerns in person.

There are placards, signs and banners aplenty expressing anger and resentment at the way the Leave campaign was conducted but also frustration at what's seen as a lack of clear leadership in the aftermath of the vote.

There is barely an organiser in sight and what police presence there is is very low-key - but this outpouring of feeling is also quintessentially British: Calm, polite and orderly.

Philippa Griffin, 40, from Hertfordshire, said: "I'm absolutely outraged at the way people voted, the lies the referendum was based on and the divide in the country because of it.

"My ideal outcome from this march is that MPs realise that leaving the EU is not what people truly want.

"It feels like our country has already changed."

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Full story + source: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-36692990

Yeeey we got our first photoo:D

Lol now Austria started with this shit that they will make referendum for leaving EU..who would understand these politicians pricks