Tens of thousands at pro-refugee rallies across Europe

Rallies in support of refugees have attracted tens of thousands of people in London and across several cities in Europe.

The London protest was attended by newly elected Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, just a few hours after his victory was announced.

Mr Corbyn said: “Recognise your obligations to help people which you’re required to do by law, that would be good. But above all, open your hearts and open your minds and open your attitude towards supporting people who are desperate, who need somewhere safe to live, want to contribute to our society, and are human beings just like all of us. Together in peace, together in justice, together in humanity, that surely must be our way forward.”

Over 30,000 people gathered outside the Danish parliament in Copenhagen on Saturday, chanting: “Say it loud and say it clear: Refugees are welcome here!”.

Rallis were also held in Edinburgh, Berlin, Stockholm, Hamburg, Vienna, Paris, Amsterdam and Australia.

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