StopTheCoup protests kicked off today – and more are expected in the coming days.
Thousands have taken to the streets of the UK to protest againstChants of ‘shame on you’ can be heard echoing through Downing Street on Saturday afternoon as areas around Westminster have been brought to a standstill.
Protesters have occupied streets of around 11 cities up and down the UK, which were triggered by the PM’s decision to suspend Parliament for up to five weeks ahead of the October 31 Brexit deadline.Anti-no-deal MPs have argued the suspension of Parliament, until October 14, is an attempt to shorten the amount of time they have to stop the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
He said he is backing the protests all over the country, adding: ‘Demonstrations are taking place everywhere because people are angered and outraged about what is happening. Left-wing campaign group Momentum has called on its members to ‘occupy bridges and blockade roads’ in conjunction with unrest on the streets.Protesters also gathered outside Oxford University’s Balliol College, which was attended by Mr Johnson, to condemn his handling of Brexit.
Meanwhile, Shadow home secretary Diane Abbott has also addressed London protesters from a stage near Downing Street.
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