Saturday’s march has shown the government one thing; the people and their party are rallying against them. 

With the petition to revoke article 50 hitting 5 million signatures, it is time to re-think why the UK is leaving the EU.

David Davis, former Brexit secretary, once tweeted “if a democracy cannot change its mind it ceases to be a democracy.” Ironically, little did he know, this would be displayed at the joint largest march of the 21st century. 

Theresa May’s Brexit deal has been repeatedly snubbed by MPs. This is a clear communication that her deal is “lousy” (Tom Watson), yet this falls on the government’s deaf ears. This political gridlock can only be solved via direct democracy. 

Unfortunately, Labour is not doing enough to promote this; they are ineffective in welding the power their party holds to press the PM for a vote. The in-fighting in both parties has proved the only thing possible is a People’s Vote. 

A second referendum would rescue us from the depths of the no-deal the UK is hurtling towards. It would provide clarity to May and her broken party on how to act towards her deal. It would ensure the UK ceases to be a political laughing stock in the eyes of the world. 

The rise of the Independent Group have paved the way for a hopeful future. Their advocacy for a referendum has diminished apathy. Sadly, the cries of the people was not heard from their position outside Parliament on Saturday. It seems the shouts for democracy must get louder.