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Sean Morrison

Bonfire Night: Giant effigy of Boris Johnson and Jacob Rees-Mogg on Brexit rollercoaster paraded through streets

A Brexit rollercoaster featuring an effigy of Boris Johnson and Jacob Rees-Mogg has been paraded through the streets as part of Bonfire Night festivities in the UK.

The giant sculpture depicting the Prime Minister and the Leader of the House of Commons was carried through Lewes as locals celebrated November 5.

The East Sussex town is famous for burning effigies of controversial politicians and celebrities every year on Bonfire Night. They are paraded along the narrow streets before being burned in front of thousands of onlookers.

This year marks the second in a row that Mr Johnson has featured among the effigies created by the fireworks societies that take part in the festivities.

Last year he was depicted holding an axe and Theresa May's severed head. The piece was later set on fire to the delight of the chanting crowds.

The East Sussex town is famous for burning effigies of controversial politicians and celebrities every year on Bonfire Night (AFP via Getty Images)

This year's rollercoaster creation is complete with broken rails and signpost pointing separately to "deal", "no-deal" and "ditch".

Commons leader Mr Rees-Mogg is shown lounging on his roller coaster car - likely a tongue-in-cheek tribute to his demeanour during an emergency Brexit debate in September.

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