Anti-Brexit rally to be held day after leave

An anti-Bexit rally will be held by Green campaigners in East Kilbride on Saturday.

The UK is due to leave the European Union on Friday, January 31 after Boris Johnson signed the withdrawal agreement at 10 Downing Street.

It comes more than three years after the UK-wide referendum vote to leave the EU in 2016.

But decisions are still to be taken on the nature of the UK’s future relationship with the EU, with the prospect of a no-deal Brexit remaining on the table if the two sides cannot agree a trade deal by the deadline of December 31.

However, with Scotland overwhelmingly voting to remain in the EU, South Lanarkshire Greens have joined the SNP in accusing the Tory Government of forcing the country out against its will.

They have branded it a“democratic outrage”.

The rally will be held at East Kilbride

Bus Station from 2-3.30pm.

Kirsten Robb, Co-ordinator, East Kilbride group of South Lanarkshire Greens, said:“Scotland voted to remain, has repeatedly elected pro-remain parties since the referendum, and the Scottish Parliament has refused to consent to Boris Johnson’s deal by an overwhelming majority.

“Ignoring this, and taking us out of the EU on the 31st is a democratic outrage that we must resist.

“Let’s make the 31st the start of a new journey, a journey towards a truly democratic, independent European nation.

“We would urge as many people as possible to pop down for a warm cuppa and a chat to share your views and show your support.”

Before the UK can leave the EU at 11pm on Friday ratification by the European parliament, expected to take place today in Brussels, will have to be signed-off.