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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Jacob Jarvis, Rebecca Speare-Cole

Brexit latest news LIVE: London brought to a standstill as thousands take to streets in protest over Parliament shutdown

Anti-Brexit protestors demonstrate at Whitehall (Picture: REUTERS)

Thousands have gathered across the UK as part of a wave of protests against Boris Johnson's Parliament shutdown.

Demonstrators have taken to the streets in cities including London, Leeds, Belfast, Newcastle and York, holding placards and waving EU flags.

Mr Johnson's controversial plan is also being opposed by some in Parliament who plan to introduce legislation this week to try to block a no-deal Brexit.

It came amid reports that the Prime Minister is set to stop MPs standing at the next election if they vote to block a no-deal departure.

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