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Louis Staples
Mar 02, 2019
With 2019 comes one certainty: Brexit is going to be occupying even more headlines than usual.
Disturbingly, as parliament reopens, the political climate is even more divisive and abusive than ever.
While being interviewed by the BBC, pro-Remain Conservative MP Anna Soubry – who supports a referendum on the final Brexit deal – was faced with loud screams and taunts throughout.
The shouting appeared to call her a “Nazi” repeatedly.
Is this what its come to ...? @Anna_Soubry faces "nazi" taunts..... https://t.co/NHNMULtbEK— norman smith (@norman smith) 1546871393
In disbelief, Soubry pointed in their direction and simply said:
I just think this is astonishing. This is what has happened to our country.
Another video, posted on Twitter, caught several people chanting the same chant, alleging they were associated with pro-Brexit group Leave Means Leave.
Disgusting behaviour from Leave means Leave supporters - singing that an *MP* is a Nazi. We CANNOT allow this to b… https://t.co/AKb4ZhRsR9— Best for Britain (@Best for Britain) 1546873320
On Twitter, people were full of support for Soubry.
@BBCNormanS @Anna_Soubry As a nation we must face these forces down. Thank you Anna for your bravery!— Sajjad Karim (@Sajjad Karim) 1546878172
@BBCNormanS @MichRugbyZwolle @Anna_Soubry When democracy descends into mob rule,— Michael Kelly (@Michael Kelly) 1546872115
Soubry is not alone in being confronted aggressively by pro-Brexit hecklers. Guardian columnist Owen Jones was followed down the street on his way to be interviewed by the BBC.
Just met some lovely Tommy Robinson fans and I’d love for you to get to know them too https://t.co/iRom8GavNy— Owen Jones 🌹 (@Owen Jones 🌹) 1546864958
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