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In Pictures: Brexit protesters descend on Westminster

Thousands of demonstrators were out in force as Theresa May was defeated again in the Commons.

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On the day Britain was scheduled to leave the EU, pro-Brexit demonstrators descended on Westminster.

Protests got under way as MPs debated the Withdrawal Agreement – and ultimately rejected Theresa May’s deal.

The demonstrations continued into Friday night.

Protests continued into the evening
Protests continued into the evening (Gareth Fuller/PA)
Angry scenes outside the PM's residence
Angry scenes outside the PM’s residence (Yui Mok/PA)
Protesters gathered in Trafalgar Square
Protesters gathered in Trafalgar Square (Yui Mok/PA)

Earlier, thousands gathered in Westminster as MPs voted against the Withdrawal Agreement.

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Pro-Brexit supporters were determined to make their views known as they protested outside Parliament (Victoria Jones/PA)
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One man made clear his disappointment in Theresa May (Victoria Jones/PA)
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MP Nigel Evans battled his way through the crowds to speak to reporters (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)
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The March To Leave protesters rallied outside the Houses of Parliament after completing their journey (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)
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The demonstrators made clear to MPs they want to stay in the EU (Victoria Jones/PA)
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Brexit demonstrators in Parliament Square (Tess De La Mare/PA)
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Leave Means Leave co-founder Richard Tice on stage in Parliament Square (Steve Parsons/PA)
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Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage was welcomed by many well-wishers (Steve Parsons/PA)
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Signs and flags being carried by protesters (Stefan Rousseau/PA)
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