Thousands to protest against Brexit as political crisis deepens
to leave the European Union in June 2016 caused the pound to weaken dramatically and ushered in years of uncertainty that has reduced economic activity and triggered a slump in investment.
The fallout from that scenario would be worse than the 2008 financial crisis, according to the Bank of England.This family traveled from Nottingham for Saturday's march.Protesters have traveled from far and wide to protest in the British capital.“Put it to the people again,” said Rebekah, who is advocating for a second referendum, or People’s Vote.Another protester, Roger from London, told CNN he was worried about the economic impact of Brexit.
If May's deal fails with MPs for a third time, EU leaders said the UK can stay in the bloc only untilEither it takes part in European parliamentary elections and seeks a longer delay to Brexit, or crashes out of the bloc without a deal.May made an uncompromising statement Wednesday at Downing StreetJonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Imagessaid that a third meaningful vote on her Brexit deal may not happen.
"I know that MPs are frustrated too. They have difficult jobs to do. I hope we can all agree, we are now at the moment of decision," she said during a speech in Brussels on Thursday.Prime Minister Theresa May is under huge pressure as a result of her handling of Brexit, and elements of the center-right British press have called on her to resign.
May traveled to Brussels on Thursday to propose a delay to the Brexit process but EU leaders rejected her plan and imposed their own, two-part timetable.
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