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In Pics: Kisses Shared Across Europe in a Campaign to Stop Brexit

Ahead of the Brexit vote, people gather across Europe to reject any sort of hate campaign and spread love.

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In a unique demonstration urging Britain to remain a part of the European Union, people gathered outside the parliament in London on Sunday to start “kiss chain.”

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Over 400 people got together in London, sharing kisses with each other, symbolising the love between Britain and Europe.

They were joined by others across Europe including from Berlin, Paris and Rome.

Ahead of the Brexit vote, people gather across Europe to reject any sort of hate campaign and spread love.
Campaigners gather in London to start the “kiss chain.” (Photo: AP)
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A statement from organising campaign group Avaaz said that the aim of the event was “to show love is strong between Britain and Europe and to reject hate campaigning ahead of the EU referendum.”

Ahead of the Brexit vote, people gather across Europe to reject any sort of hate campaign and spread love.
The kiss chain was organised by Avaaz. (Photo: AP)
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Ahead of the Brexit vote, people gather across Europe to reject any sort of hate campaign and spread love.
Supporters kiss each other to demonstrate the love between Britain and Europe. (Photo: AP)
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“A vote for Remain is a vote for love, tolerance and unity in our diversity,” commented Alice Jay, Avaaz campaign director in a statement.

Ahead of the Brexit vote, people gather across Europe to reject any sort of hate campaign and spread love.
Britain is only days away from a highly anticipated referendum on UK’s membership in the European Union. (Photo: AP)
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Ahead of the Brexit vote, people gather across Europe to reject any sort of hate campaign and spread love.
People gather to spread peace, love and unity ahead of the Brexit vote. (Photo: AP)
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Ahead of the Brexit vote, people gather across Europe to reject any sort of hate campaign and spread love.
Campaigners kiss and hug during a gathering, in front of Rome’s ancient Colosseum. (Photo: AP)
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Britain is only days away from the highly anticipated referendum on UK’s membership to the European Union.

The fate of whether or not it will “Brexit” will be sealed on Thursday, 23 June.

Ahead of the Brexit vote, people gather across Europe to reject any sort of hate campaign and spread love.
Supporters gathered in london as part of the “kiss chain.” (Photo: AP)

The impact of the Brexit vote will not only be felt across Europe, but also in India.

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Topics:  European Union   Brexit Referendum   Brexit 

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