Pro-EU activists mark 10 years since Brexit referendum with marches and symbolic gestures

The Economist

12d ago· 1 min readenNews

Summary

The article covers the tenth anniversary of Britain's Brexit referendum, focusing on pro-EU "Rejoiners" who are organizing marches, pilgrimages, and symbolic acts to express regret over Brexit. It frames these efforts as nostalgic and backward-looking, contrasting them with forward-thinking political campaigns. The piece highlights events like a march through Westminster, a 255-mile walk to Brussels, and a tabloid selling pre-Brexit passport covers, portraying the movement as a historical re-enactment rather than a progressive force.

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There is a touch of historical re-enactment to the events thrown by the losing side to mark the tenth anniversary of Britain's Brexit referendum.

The organisers, among them an anti-Brexit dance troupe from Swindon, have returned from a 255-mile pilgrimage on foot to Brussels, where they gave lawmakers messages of regret from Britons.