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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPetition for London independence signed by thousands after Brexit vote
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36620401A petition calling for Sadiq Khan to declare London an independent state after the UK voted to quit the EU has been signed by thousands of people.
The petition's organiser James O'Malley, said the capital was "a world city" which should "remain at the heart of Europe".
Nearly 60% of people in the capital backed the Remain campaign, in stark contrast to most of the country.
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Petition for London independence signed by thousands after Brexit vote (Original Post)
lovuian
Jun 2016
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MohRokTah
(15,429 posts)1. Bravo, London!
yeoman6987
(14,449 posts)2. Come on. You know this will never happen.
I don't even think it can.
SickOfTheOnePct
(7,290 posts)3. The stupid just never stops
Not directed at the OP, but at the idea of London leaving Great Britain.
lumberjack_jeff
(33,224 posts)4. Much like New York supports TPP, and the candidates who support it. n/t