The protest was one of more than 30 events taking place in Britain – plus two in Spain – on what was dubbed a ‘Day for Rejoin’. The Leeds demonstration was organised by the city’s pro-EU campaign group, Leeds for Europe, who also hosted several talks outside Leeds Art Gallery in the afternoon.
Chair of the group Richard Wilson said: “The tide of public opinion has clearly turned against Brexit and for a long time now a majority have wanted to put Brexit behind us. Indeed, many of those who did vote Leave in 2016 have seen through all the lies uttered then and still muttered now by political charlatans – and agree we’ll be better off the sooner Britain gets to consign Brexit to an unfortunate hiccup in our nation’s history.”
Take a look at some of the photo highlight’s from today’s march below.
1. Leeds For Europe
Campaigners from as far away as Wales headed to Leeds city centre today as part of a national call to rejoin the European Union. Photo: steve ridin
2. Leeds For Europe
The protest was one of more than 30 events taking place in Britain – plus two in Spain – on what was dubbed a “Day for Rejoin”. Pictured here is Steve Bray. Photo: steve ridin
3. Leeds For Europe
The march began in Briggate at noon. It was followed by speeches at a rally outside Leeds Art Gallery. Photo: steve ridin
4. Leeds for Europe
Organising the Leeds demonstration was the city’s pro-EU campaign group, Leeds for Europe. Photo: steve ridin
5. Leeds For Europe
Smaller events were also planned for Sheffield and York. “Day for Rejoin” regional events were called for by the organisers of the first-ever National Rejoin March, which was held in London in October last year. Photo: steve ridin
6. Leeds For Europe
Chair for Leeds For Europe Richard Wilson said: “The tide of public opinion has clearly turned against Brexit and for a long time now a majority have wanted to put Brexit behind us." Photo: steve ridin