Canadians in the UK are being asked to avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place and nearby underground stations

It warns acts of violence and confrontations are possible as demonstrators take the streets

The government is asking people to exercise a 'high degree of caution' due to the 'threat of terrorism'

LONDON (NEWS 1130) – Canadians travelling to the United Kingdom are being advised to exercise a “high degree of caution” due to the “threat of terrorism.”

The warning follows concerns over what could happen after British lawmakers rejected the government’s divorce deal with the European Union for a third time on Friday. Thousands of Brexit supporters are outside Westminster and there are fears of violence following the vote.

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Friday was the day the United Kingdom was supposed to leave the EU following a referendum but politicians have so far been unable to agree on the details.

“We take the safety and security of Canadians abroad very seriously and provide credible and timely information in our Travel Advice to enable you to make well-informed decisions regarding your travel abroad,” reads a statement from the government.

#UnitedKingdom Demonstrations are expected to take place in London on March 29, 2019. Demonstrators will march in the Parliament’s vicinity, near the main government buildings on Whitehall and near Westminster Abbey. https://t.co/S7VST9WIkK 1/2 — travel.gc.ca (@TravelGoC) March 29, 2019

In a tweet, it warns acts of violence and confrontations are possible.

“Avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place and nearby underground stations,” read a Tweet from Travel and Tourism Canada.