Twitter calls for London to become independent
The city was hugely in favour of Remain vote in yesterday's EU referendum
- Users of the social media site backing campaign for capital to become independent state
- Result is expected to ignite further debates on Scottish independence and Irish border
Social media users are calling for an independent state of London after the success of the Brexit campaign in the UK's EU referendum.
The city overwhelmingly backed remain, against most other regions in England as plans begin on how to negotiate Britain's exit from the bloc.
Londoners on Twitter are desperately calling for the city to break away from Britain as referendums are also being called on Scottish independence and the Irish border.
London, of course, voted overwhelmingly to stay. So, the campaign starts here. Independence for London within the EU!#IndependenceForLondon
— Richard Crowest (@RichardCrowest) June 24, 2016
Can London claim independence as this vote does not represent us? 70% stay do, please? #independenceforlondon #EUref #
— Catherine Lofthouse (@catherineloftho) June 24, 2016