Anti-Brexit protesters gather around parliament in Britain

London, June 29: Thousands of people staged a protest outside the Houses of Parliament against the result of the referendum of Britain’s membership of the European Union, the media reported.

The protest on Tuesday appeared to be spontaneous and without apparent leadership, and groups of demonstrators were singing songs and chanting slogans, many of which were aimed at the leaders of the Leave campaign, according to Sky News.

The crowds gathered near the Houses of Parliament, holding placards which read “Reunited kingdom”, “Everyone is welcome here” and “let’s hug it out”, according to a report posted on the Daily Express website, Xinhua reported. (IANS)