Jeremy Corbyn has joined thousands of protestors gathered in Glasgow's George Square campaigning against the suspension of Parliament.
Anti-Brexit campaign group Another Europe Is Possible organised 32 #StopTheCoup demonstrations across the UK today.
Glasgow protesters brought signs and Scottish and EU flags with them to the "Defend Democracy #StopTheCoup".
Other protests were held in London at Downing Street, as well as Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds and York among others.
With every minute, more and more people join the rally at George Square in Glasgow against the suspension of Parliament. #stopthecoup @Another_Europe pic.twitter.com/xCoukoOUMU
— Elle (@ewduffy) August 31, 2019
UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn attended the Glasgow demonstration to round off his three-day visit to Scotland.
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He had said at an earlier engagement that next week is the 'last chance' to stop a no-deal Brexit.
He told those gathered today: "I'm proud to be here with all of you supporting that, to say to Boris Johnson no way, it's our Parliament.
"No way do you take us out without a deal - we will stop you and give the people their rights and their say to determine their future."
He said he is backing the protests all over the country, adding: "Demonstrations are taking place everywhere because people are angered and outraged about what is happening.
I thank everyone who has taken to the streets here in Glasgow and across the whole country to oppose Boris Johnson's smash and grab raid on our democracy.
— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) August 31, 2019
We'll do everything possible to stop a disastrous No Deal for which this Tory government has no mandate. #DefendOurDemocracy pic.twitter.com/5tgRT4EjHw
"Angered that the Government and a Prime Minister elected by 93,000 members of the Tory party is trying to hijack the needs, aims and aspirations of 65 million people.
"Well think on Boris, it's not on and we're not having it."
The move to suspend Parliament means MPs will have a limited time to pass any laws that could prevent a no-deal Brexit on October 31.
Organisers said: "Boris Johnson is trying to shut down our democracy so that he can deliver on his Brexit agenda.
"We can’t just rely on the courts or parliamentary process to save the day. We all have a duty to stand up and be counted."
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