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THOUSANDS of demonstrators have arrived in central London today to join a march on Parliament in a desperate bid to kill Brexit.

Marchers set off in central London with banners proclaiming "the best deal is no Brexit" and "we demand a People's Vote" as they marched through the city.

A huge doll resembling Theresa May is carried though the streets of London
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A huge doll resembling Theresa May is carried though the streets of LondonCredit: AP:Associated Press
The protesters today descended on Westminster
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The protesters today descended on WestminsterCredit: Reuters
Mass crowds make their way through Trafalgar Square
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Mass crowds make their way through Trafalgar SquareCredit: AFP or licensors
Anti-Brexit MPs and celebrities were among those in attendance
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Anti-Brexit MPs and celebrities were among those in attendanceCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Organisers claim one million people have taken part in today's march, pictured
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Organisers claim one million people have taken part in today's march, picturedCredit: Sky News
Protesters wind through Trafalgar Square during today's demonstration
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Protesters wind through Trafalgar Square during today's demonstrationCredit: Universal News & Sport (Europe)

The day's activities were kicked off by the unfurling of a large banner on Westminster Bridge that read "Love socialism, hate Brexit".

Demonstrators wore blue and yellow berets and flew large EU flags above the crowd as the march slowly made its way to Parliament Square.

Placards bore messages urging the Government to "revoke article 50" and for Brexit to be put to the people.

The size of the crowd saw people spill over into the capital's side streets and some underground trains were not stopping at Green Park station.

The stunt was organised by a group calling itself the "Left Bloc" which is supported by Labour MPs, including Clive Lewis and Kate Osamor, Green Party MP Caroline Lucas, trade unions and grassroots campaigners.

And organisers today claimed one million people took part, which if correct would make it one of the largest protests in British history.

BREXIT IMPASSE

In Parliament Square, Labour's deputy leader Tom Watson told marchers that the only way to resolve the Brexit impasse is "for people themselves to sign it off".

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, former deputy prime minister Lord Heseltine and London mayor Sadiq Khan also took the stage.

Other speakers include former Conservative cabinet minister Justine Greening and former attorney general Dominic Grieve, former Tory turned independent MP Anna Soubry, Lib Dem deputy leader Jo Swinson, Green Party MP Caroline Lucas and SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford.

Campaigners are arriving to the capital from across the country, with one taking on a 715-mile journey on ferries, trains and buses from Orkney in Scotland.

CAMPAIGNERS DESCEND ON LONDON

The London march coincides with pro-Brexit campaigners continuing their long hike from the North East to the capital.

Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage re-joined the March to Leave when it set off from Linby, near Nottingham, this morning.

Saturday's demonstrations follow EU leaders agreeing to delay Brexit to give Prime Minister Theresa May a final chance to get her deal through Parliament.

Leaders agreed to extend Brexit to May 22 if Mrs May can get MPs to back her deal in the Commons at the third time of asking.

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If the vote is not passed, the UK will have to set out an alternative way forward by April 12, which could mean a much longer delay - with the UK required to hold elections to the European Parliament - or leaving without a deal at all.

An online petition demanding the Government stops the Brexit process had topped four million signatures by Saturday morning.

A placard ridiculing Theresa May is seen during the march
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A placard ridiculing Theresa May is seen during the marchCredit: Reuters
The protesters are demanding another Brexit vote
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The protesters are demanding another Brexit voteCredit: Universal News & Sport (Europe)
Anti-Brexit demonstrators gather in central London today
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Anti-Brexit demonstrators gather in central London todayCredit: PA:Press Association
They are calling for a 'People's Vote' amid the Brexit uncertainty
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They are calling for a 'People's Vote' amid the Brexit uncertaintyCredit: Reuters
A protester marches through central London today
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A protester marches through central London todayCredit: Reuters
Hundreds of thousands of people have joined in the march
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Hundreds of thousands of people have joined in the marchCredit: Reuters
A protester dons face paint and a wig for the march
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A protester dons face paint and a wig for the marchCredit: Reuters
Hundreds have arrived wearing the EU colours
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Hundreds have arrived wearing the EU coloursCredit: AP:Associated Press
Up to one million people took part, according to organisers
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Up to one million people took part, according to organisersCredit: AP:Associated Press
Pictured is a protester dressed as wonder woman
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Pictured is a protester dressed as wonder womanCredit: PA:Press Association
The march culminated with a rally in Westminster
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The march culminated with a rally in WestminsterCredit: AFP or licensors
Sir Vince Cable pictured among the campaigners
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Sir Vince Cable pictured among the campaignersCredit: PA:Press Association
One protester brought his dog along with him
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One protester brought his dog along with himCredit: AP:Associated Press
The demonstrators carry banners and signs demanding a chance to kill off Brexit
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The demonstrators carry banners and signs demanding a chance to kill off BrexitCredit: Getty Images - Getty
They are calling for second vote on the issue
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They are calling for second vote on the issueCredit: Reuters
Sadiq Khan was among those who addressed the rally
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Sadiq Khan was among those who addressed the rallyCredit: EPA
Theresa May's cabinet came under fire in this protester's placard
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Theresa May's cabinet came under fire in this protester's placardCredit: AFP or licensors
A Boris Johnson impersonator waves to crowds
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A Boris Johnson impersonator waves to crowdsCredit: PA:Press Association
Thousands converged on London today from all across the country
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Thousands converged on London today from all across the countryCredit: AFP or licensors
Sadiq Khan pictured addressing the crowd
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Sadiq Khan pictured addressing the crowdCredit: PA:Press Association
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon also addressed the protesters
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Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon also addressed the protestersCredit: PA:Press Association
As did presenter Mariella Frostrup
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As did presenter Mariella FrostrupCredit: PA:Press Association
Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage is also holding a rally today
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Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage is also holding a rally todayCredit: PA:Press Association
He is hosting a pro-Brexit March to Leave which begins in Linby
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He is hosting a pro-Brexit March to Leave which begins in LinbyCredit: PA:Press Association

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