Thousands of protesters gathered to mark the tenth anniversary of the United Kingdom’s Brexit referendum, calling for the country to rejoin the European Union. The National Rejoin March took place on Sunday, with participants dressed predominantly in blue and yellow, the colors of the EU flag, and carrying banners urging a "Re:union."

The demonstrators voiced strong opposition to the 2016 vote to leave the EU, branding Brexit a “travesty” both politically and personally. Among those attending was Madeleine Kay, 32, newly married and originally from Sheffield. Kay expressed her frustration over the impact Brexit has had on her life, citing her desire to relocate to Germany to be with her husband as a motivating factor. “I think Brexit was a travesty for the United Kingdom – and it has also had a personal impact on me,” she said.

The event highlighted ongoing dissatisfaction among a segment of the population with the lasting consequences of Brexit. Protesters emphasized the challenges faced by those with personal and professional ties to the EU, as well as broader concerns about economic and social repercussions stemming from the UK's withdrawal from the bloc.

Organizers of the march called for renewed dialogue and political efforts to reconsider the UK's relationship with the EU, advocating for reentry as a solution to the issues experienced over the past decade. The National Rejoin March serves as a focal point for advocacy by those seeking to reverse or mitigate what they view as the negative outcomes of Brexit, reflecting persistent divisions within the country on the matter.