30 Jan 2020 | 03:21 PM UTC
UK: Anti-Brexit demonstration planned in London January 31
Civil society group calls for anti-Brexit demonstration in London January 31; increased security presence and localized transportation disruptions likely
Event
The EUouth civil society group has called for a demonstration in London on Friday, January 31, to denounce Brexit, as the UK is due to leave the European Union that same day. Participants plan to gather at Parliament Square from 20:30 (local time) on Friday until 00:30 on Saturday, February 1.
An increased security presence and localized transportation disruptions are to be expected in the vicinity of the demonstration.
Advice
Individuals in London are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all large public gatherings as a precaution, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities and their home governments.