Just received a travel Warning from work.
Looks like it’s going to kick off from tomorrow.
This alert affects United Kingdom
This alert began 30 Aug 2019 13:35 GMT and is scheduled to expire 31 Aug 2019 23:59 GMT.
Event: Anti-government protests
Location: City centers (map)
Date: Aug. 31
Impact: Heightened security, localized transport disruptions; scuffles possible
Summary
Anti-government activists plan to protest in urban centers across the UK, Aug. 31 against the government’s plan to suspend Parliament in the run-up to the Brexit deadline day Oct. 31. Participants will gather in city centers. The following protests are confirmed and likely to cause significant disruption:
Glasgow: George Square, 1400
Leeds: Leeds Town Hall, 1100
Liverpool: St George’s Hall, 1200
London: Downing Street, 1200
Manchester: Cathedral Gardens, 1200
Newcastle: Grey’s Monument, 1200
Nottingham: Brian Clough Statue, 1100
Sheffield: Sheffield Town Hall, 1100
Additional protests will take place in other cities throughout the country with varying levels of participation. Police will deploy to monitor and facilitate the protests. Large numbers of people and associated crowd-control measures, including road closures and movement restrictions, may lead to localized transport disruptions. Public transport near protest venues are likely to experience heavier than usual congestion, and certain routes may be canceled or delayed. The protests are likely to be peaceful, though isolated scuffles are possible should pro-Brexit counterdemonstrators attend the events.
Background and Analysis
The UK is scheduled to leave the European Union, Oct. 31. The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has stated his intention to comply with this date whether or not a deal has been reached regarding the future relationship between the UK and the EU. Opponents argue that the government’s decision to suspend Parliament Sept. 9-Oct. 14 is undemocratic as it limits Parliament’s ability to influence the Brexit process. Further demonstrations are likely in both the run-up to the suspension of Parliament and the scheduled Brexit date.
Advice
Avoid the demonstrations as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Allow extra time for travel in the vicinity of city centers hosting protests Aug. 31. Check public transport schedules for disruptions.