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‘No significant arrests’ made after thousands attend People’s Vote march

There were “no significant arrests” made after thousands took to central London for a People’s Vote march, police said.

A spokeswoman for the Metropolitan Police has confirmed there were no significant arrests made during the day of the large march.

People’s Vote UK said 700,000 people attended the protest, which was calling for a fresh referendum on Brexit.

Celebrity cook Delia Smith, Dragons' Den businesswoman Deborah Meaden and London Mayor Sadiq Khan were among the speakers at the event, as well as others.

During the march, a small group of counter protesters were seen shouting “losers” at a crowd of People’s Vote attendees.

Officers formed a chain in front of the group of about 10 to 20, for crowd control measures.

Thousands took part in the march (Gemma Chan/Twitter)
Thousands took part in the march (Gemma Chan/Twitter)

There was no disruption or arrests following this, police said.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan spoke after the march, praising the diversity of those attending.

Counter protesters were pictured attending the march (Nick Charity)
Counter protesters were pictured attending the march (Nick Charity)

He said: "Incredible atmosphere on today's People's Vote march - with people from every corner of our country, every age, faith, race, gender and background coming together to demand the British people get their final say on Brexit."

Attendees of the march also spoke about how it felt “good” to have so many in attendance.

Tim Evans, who attended with friends from Manchester, said: “It's been a lovely atmosphere, festival atmosphere, very friendly, very boisterous, with a variety of folks."

His friend Richard had a Brittany flag and said: "It definitely feels good so many people here.

Tim Evans, left, with friends Richard and Lisa (Jacob Jarvis)
Tim Evans, left, with friends Richard and Lisa (Jacob Jarvis)

"We feel that Brexit is not right as European people.

"We feel Britain is part of the same family, that's the feeling we've got."

While the march took place, former UKIP leader Nigel Farage held a counter Leave means Leave rally in Harrogate, Yorkshire.

Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg also tweeted about the rally, saying: “We have already had a People’s Vote. The People voted to Leave.”