Britain's politics have brought out the best in its protest placards

Brexit has been one of the most politically divisive political movements in the UK. But among the arguments and conjecture, it has sparked the creativity of the constituents.

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In 2016, the UK held referendum to determine whether it should leave the European Union or remain in it. Source: Facebook
Put It To The People March Takes Place In Central London
The referendum was held on June 23 2016 with over 33 million people voting. Source: Getty Images Europe

The tightly fought referendum was won by the leave campaign, 52-48.
The tightly fought referendum was won by the leave campaign, 52-48. Source: AFP
Former PM David Cameron resigned moments after the result was announced.
Former UK PM David Cameron resigned the morning after the result was announced. Source: Getty
Theresa May replaced Cameron as UK PM.
Theresa May was sworn in as Cameron's replacement on July 13. Source: Getty
May, who previously stated support for Brexit, would now be tasked with withdrawing the UK from the EU.
May, who previously stated support for Brexit, would now be tasked with withdrawing the UK from the EU. Source: Getty
The UK remains bitterly divided around Brexit.
Between the Brexit referendum and deadline to leave the EU, May would defeat Labour's Jeremy Corbyn in a general election. Source: Twitter
May has since struggled to have her Brexit plans voted through parliament
May has since struggled to have her Brexit plans voted through parliament. Source: Twitter
The initial deadline for Brexit passed on March 29.
The initial deadline for Brexit passed on March 29. Source: Getty
Put It To The People March Takes Place In Central London
Now, with a new deadline of April 12, the UK is heading towards Brexit without a clear plan for how it will leave the EU. Source: Getty Images Europe

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Published 4 April 2019 4:42pm
Updated 4 April 2019 4:49pm


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