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Thousands of pro- Brexit protestors are demonstrating with Union Jack flags, placards and banner on Whitehall this afternoon, as MPs rejected Theresa’s May ’s Withdrawal agreement for a third time. A Make Brexit Happen rally later this afternoon will also feature speeches from UKIP leader Gerard Batten and English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson, on the day the UK was orogially supposed to leave the EU. But the Canadian Government has warned of potential violence at the protests.

Brexit news: Canadians in London have been warned of violence occurring in the Brexit protests today

A pro-Brexit protester takes part in the March to Leave demonstration in Parliament square

The government’s official international travel information page tweeted: “Demonstrations are expected to take place in London on March 29, 2019.

“Demonstrators will march in Parliament’s vicinity, near the main government buildings on Whitehall and near Westminster Abbey.

“Heightened security measures may be in place. Acts of violence could occur as well as confrontations between demonstrators and security forces.

“Avoid stations where demonstrations are taking place and nearby underground stations.”