Published 20:06 IST, December 14th 2019
UK General Elections: Protesters march in London against Boris Johnson
As the Conservatives started celebration over a thumping victory in the general elections, many people took to streets in anti-Boris Johnson demonstrations.
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As Conservatives started celebration over a thumping victory in general elections, many people took to streets in anti-Boris Johnson demonstrations. Protesters marched in central London chanting ‘t my prime minister’ and held placards that re ‘Defy Tory Rule’ and ‘Refugees welcome’.
protesters were reportedly ‘remainers’ who h voted to remain in 28-nation bloc of European Union. y walked from Johnson's Downing Street residence to Trafalgar Square which drew heavy police presence. After crushing defeat, Labour leer Jeremy Corbyn h said that he did everything he possibly could in order to bridge divide between those who voted leave and those voted remain.
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“It was a very disappointing night. But I'm proud that we took our mess of hope, unity and justice to every part of this country,” Corbyn tweeted after results were declared.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Boris Johnson reiterated his commitment towards Brexit and said, “Getting Brexit done is w irrefutable, irresistible, unarguable decision of British people. With se elections, we put an end to miserable threats of second referendum.”
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Deep divide over Brexit
Though Brexit w seems inevitable as Conservatives, led by Johnson, secured 365 seats out 650, protests are an indication of Britain’s divide over burning issue. huge victory margin was considered as strong support from people of Britain towards Brexit since Conservatives h contested election with a central me of ‘Get Brexit Done’. But protests can be a worry for prime minister in a post-Brexit Britain.
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Labour Party faced its worst defeat since 1935 which left Corbyn with choice or than relinquish leership role. Labour Party won 203 seats in general elections and will again le opposition in Parliament. Scottish National Party (SNP) emerged as third-largest party with 48 seats and Liberal Democrats, led by Jo Swinson, mand to win 11 seats.
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19:52 IST, December 14th 2019