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1,500 Protesters Demand UK Rejoin EU, Kinnock Calls Brexit Disaster

6/21/2026

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On June 20, 2026, about 1,500 protesters marched from Temple station to Parliament Square demanding the UK rejoin the EU.
Lord Kinnock called Brexit an unprecedented disaster and urged Labour to speed up EU re-entry.
Madeleina Kay said Brexit blocked her and her husband’s plan to move to Germany.
Professor Arttu Rajantie warned Brexit cut European research funding and raised costs and bureaucracy for hiring EU scientists.

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On June 20, 2026, about 1,500 protesters marched from Temple station to Parliament Square demanding the UK rejoin the EU.
Lord Kinnock called Brexit an unprecedented disaster and urged Labour to speed up EU re-entry.
Madeleina Kay said Brexit blocked her and her husband’s plan to move to Germany.
Professor Arttu Rajantie warned Brexit cut European research funding and raised costs and bureaucracy for hiring EU scientists.