Brexit: More than one million people are pushing for a second referendum

United Kingdom and Gibraltar European Union membership referendum

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The EU has agreed to the Brexit deal, and Prime Minister Theresa May is now fighting for parliamentary approval. On December 11, the British House of Commons will vote on the agreement. But even before that, supporters of a second Brexit referendum are pushing for a renewed vote: they have submitted to the government a nonpartisan petition with more than a million signatures for a new referendum.

The idea: Now that the details of Brexit have been negotiated, the British people should be allowed to vote again on whether they want to leave the EU in these circumstances. "We want to make sure that citizens can have a say in the options at hand," said Conservative MP Justine Greening, handing over signatures to Downing Street to lend weight to the demand.

Prime Minister May rejects a second Brexit referendum. The campaign for a second vote has found support across all parties in recent months. "Whether you voted to quit or stay, no one voted for this mess," Labor MP Chuka Umunna wrote on Twitter.

Just delivered the #PeoplesVote #FinalSay petition with over 1 million signatures to No 10 with the @peoplesvote_uk team! Whether you voted Leave or Remain, no one voted for this mess which is why we need a #PeoplesVote with Remain on the ballot NOW! pic.twitter.com/nqoDodUs1b

Hundreds of Brexit opponents demonstrated near the government headquarters on Downing Street. At the same time, a counter-demonstration by Brexit advocates took place nearby.

Whether May until Tuesday actually wins the majority for their agreement is uncertain. The big problem of the head of government: she must try to satisfy different groups. The opposition has already announced resistance. But even in May's own ranks, many MPs are against the agreement. Opponents of the deal include conservative proeuropeans and Brexit hardliners, who continue to rely on a radical EU exit.