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No Deal With Brexit Could Lead To Martial Law And A State Of Emergency

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Theresa May’s government is considering introducing martial law and declaring a state of emergency. According to Business Insider, this will happen if the U.K. leaves the E.U. without a deal. Officials reportedly said that a no-deal Brexit may cause civil unrest and riots may occur. A report by the Sunday Times said the government could also deploy the army to “quell rioting.” Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson confirmed that British troops have been put on standby.

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