Hundreds of demonstrators from rival camps have celebrated outside Britain's parliament, united against the deal that was overwhelmingly voted down by MPs, but divided over what it means.
"I won't stop fighting, if there is a campaign for second referendum, I will be working everyday," he said.
Pensioner Magdalena Williams said she was"happy because Theresa May has lost", and that the possibility of an extension of the departure date meant"we have time for a better campaign for another referendum".While the approved motion has no legal force and ultimately may not prevent a no-deal exit, it carries considerable political force, especially as it passed thanks to a rebellion by members of May’s own Conservative Party and her cabinet.
"But there’s no guarantee the EU will agree a delay… and its official stance… is that the only way to take no deal off the table completely… is to agree to a deal," she added.Security was a major concern for anti-Brexit protester Peter Benson, 55, who was born near Dublin but has lived in the United Kingdom for 35 years.
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