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Theresa May was heckled with shouts of "shame on you" and boos as she visited Liverpool.

The Prime Minister was jeered as she walked through the city for its official Armed Forces Day parade this afternoon.

Dozens of people could be heard shouting angrily at her, but she continued to make her way through the crowds with a smile on her face.

Some supporters, however, cheered and clapped as she got into a car flanked by police.

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Mrs May was among the top brass standing in front of the HMS Iron Duke to watch the parade of service personnel, bands, veterans and cadets go past.

Thousands of people turned out for the event, including Mayor Joe Anderson,which saw the Red Arrows fly over the city and cannons fired by the Mersey.

Scott Merrit, 24, from Huyton, told the Liverpool Echo: "It was just a joke. I don't like her, full stop.

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"She's hated around here, as you just heard.

“Not one person along here wanted her here. Hence why she got in the car and was off as quick as she got out of the car.”

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The Prime Minister has been less than popular recently. Last week, she was booed and told to "resign" after visiting people affected by the Grenfell fire.

Meanwhile, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn received a rock star's welcome at Glastonbury Festival.

The Labour leader was mobbed by revellers as chants of "oh Jeremy Corbyn" rang out from excited supporters around him.

Back in Liverpool, people said it was a proud day for the city to be hosting the national Armed Forces day commemorations.

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One onlooker said: “I’ve got a brother in the Fusiliers, and a niece and nephew in the Royal Air Force.

"It’s about thanking them and others for the job they do.

“It’s a great day for Liverpool as well.”