From Westminster to West Yorkshire, leavers celebrate a historic day
A lack of Big Ben bongs did not dampen the high spirits of those who had longed for Brexit
In Parliament Square
There were no bongs from Big Ben but plenty of cheers and singing in Parliament Square as the UK officially left the European Union at 11pm on Friday.
A Big Ben was shown on the large screen and its chimes projected out via loudspeaker as thousands of Brexit supporters decked out with union jack flags counted down and broke out into a rendition of the national anthem.
A makeshift “Little Ben” was also on hand to provide a drumbeat backdrop to the proceedings. From hats to whistles to umbrellas and full suits, union jack flags were everywhere.
Jane, a 56-year-old travel money adviser from Bognor Regis, said she would be emotional when the clock struck 11pm. “I’ll probably cry. I cried at
