LONDON, United Kingdom — Thousands of EU supporters marched through the streets of London Saturday afternoon demanding the Brexit vote be ignored by Britain’s political class.
Many participants in the “March for Europe” held banners declaring their love of the European Union and telling the government to ignore the wishes of 52 per cent of the British public.
Addressing the crowd, Irish singer Bob Goldof — who became infamous during the referendum campaign after being pictured insulting impoverished fishermen — told people to spend the next two years fighting the referendum result.
“We must do everything possible within our individual power to stop this country being totally destroyed,” he said.
Exclusive pictures by Rachel Megawhat:
Beneath the Mother of Parliaments, demanding democracy be overturned
Bob Geldof safely away from poor fishermen this time
“Ignore the people”
Liberal “Democrat” leader Tim Farron joins the march against democracy
They look very pleased with themselves. Must have taken them ages to think that one up.
The middle classes show how in-touch they are.
Owen Jones once criticised the establishment. Now he’s part of it.
A Leadsom supporter?
No idea
Didn’t David Cameron back Remain?
Great parents
“We love faceless bureaucracy!”
This could be an 80s kids show
Not sure he’d approve
High levels of wit
The majority of voters are “fools” apparently.
A mature lot
Snappy placards as well.
Some people must surely be trolling.
Everyone’s favourite political artist is also there
Hang on, Theresa May backed Remain.
Londoners march against dumb provincials
Thought this was supposed to be about the EU?
If you insist
…says the side of Project Fear
“We love an unaccountable elite”
A voice of the majority?
The Cheeky Girls had a makeover
“We love an unelected Commission”
Euro-worship
That doesn’t even make sense
Some may not have taken it entirely seriously
Fancy a picnic?
It’s not unusual to see foreign flags in Westminster
The people of Greece would definitely agree
Lots of space…
Not sure what that has to do with the EU
Okay…
“EUtopia” – really
At least it’s a slightly more positive message than the other kids
“Angry art teacher”. Well that’s it then, guess we’re staying in after all
Can’t get enough people sympathetic to your cause? Just hijack any old protest even if it’s totally irrelevant.
Letting off flares is a sure way to look sane and reasonable
Cutting political analysis
Not any more…
Well if you insist
And that’s why you lost
Could not agree more
If there’s only one race then how can you be racist?
Those lamppost markings can be hard to decipher
Unfortunately 52 per cent tend to differ
The middle classes rise up against democracy
“Don’t establish the supremacy of British law in Britain”