It was a largely good-natured gathering, aside from one Brexit supporter who earlier set an EU flag alight. Some pro-Europeans, including many of the 3.6 million EU citizens who made their lives in Britain, marked the occasion with solemn candlelit vigils. Johnson predicted a “new era of friendly cooperation” with the EU while Britain takes a greater role on the world stage. The i newspaper, in contrast, headlined: “What next?”In Scotland, where a majority voted to stay in 2016, Brexit has revived calls for independence. – Trade talks loom –From Saturday, Britain will be free to strike trade deals around the world, including with the United States.

Source: Punch February 01, 2020 01:52 UTC