UK Protesters Hold 'Rejoin the EU' Rally in Manchester Ahead of Conservative Party Conference
13:49 GMT, 2 October 2021
The UK is facing a severe fuel crisis due to a lack of lorry drivers, as well as possible shortages of various goods ahead of Christmas. At the same time, negotiations between London and Brussels are deadlocked over the issue of the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Sputnik is live from Manchester, where protesters are holding a "Rejoin the EU" rally against the Conservative Party, which is preparing to hold its annual conference in the city, scheduled for 3-6 October.