Six explosive reactions to the tiny protest march against the Brexit extension
When Boris Johnson’s promise to get Brexit done by the 31st of October, do or die, came to nothing, staunch Brexiters took to the streets to protest – all two dozen of them.
Police move huge Brexit protest along on Whitehall. pic.twitter.com/CMl3tKNgVg
— Jonathan Spink (@jonathan_spink) October 31, 2019
Whilst they seem to be doing their bit for the sale of Union Jack merchandise, it’s hardly the explosion predicted by Mark Francois. Here are some of our favourite reactions:
1.
It's happened folks. That massive pro Brexit demo has taken place on what should've been Brexit day. Extraordinary scenes as ….1,2… I don't know… 20 people… walk sedately down Whitehall https://t.co/xv2qjaSqis
— Otto English (@Otto_English) October 31, 2019
2.
Brexiteers – thousands of them! This is how the rioting begins, eh? https://t.co/ZlomhGmC7m
— Ray Selby #FBPE #HaveDemocracy #ExtinctionR (@tarotray) October 31, 2019
3.
Hundreds of thousands of furious patriots here, who have come dressed as a dozen people because it's Halloween. #BritainHasExploded https://t.co/pu2uWtJaWQ
— The Independent is for shithouses (@WelshDalaiLama) October 31, 2019
4.
Seen more people waiting for toasters at Collection Point B in Redcar Argos. https://t.co/ZMeidXCszu
— Peter Smith (@Redpeter99) October 31, 2019
5.
There must be very nearly a coach full. https://t.co/qqunAexGH7
— Shaun Cole (@Shortbloke) October 31, 2019
6.
OMG! Is this the MASSIVE CIVIL UNREST?
I’m heading for the Welsh hills with a crossbow and 28 days supply of inflatable curry
— 🔪🔪Tim Hayward🔪🔪 (@timhayward) October 31, 2019
The unequivocally named @BrexitIsSilly had a unique interpretation.
Mark Francois’ IQ as performance art.
— 🇪🇺 🏳️🌈 (@BrexitIsSilly) October 31, 2019
There may be a few too many marchers for that.
Source: Jonathan Spink Image: Jonathan Spink, twitter screengrab
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