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In pictures: Brexit takes centre stage as thousands turn out for Bonfire Night celebrations

  • An effigy of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg during the parade through the town of Lewes (PA)
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    Brexit bonfire

    An effigy of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg during the parade through the town of Lewes (PA)
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  • The politicians were mounted on a runaway rollercoaster (PA)
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    Deal or no deal

    The politicians were mounted on a runaway rollercoaster (PA)
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  • The scenes of fire proved to be a dramatic backdrop (PA)
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    Film-like

    The scenes of fire proved to be a dramatic backdrop (PA)
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  • One man dressed as Guy Fawkes was held aloft during the parade (PA)
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    The man who started it all

    One man dressed as Guy Fawkes was held aloft during the parade (PA)
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  • Participants in Lewes dressed up as thousands took to the streets (PA)
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    Festivities

    Participants in Lewes dressed up as thousands took to the streets (PA)
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  • Pavements through Lewes were packed with people hoping to catch a glimpse of the centuries-old traditions (PA)
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    Putting on a show

    Pavements through Lewes were packed with people hoping to catch a glimpse of the centuries-old traditions (PA)
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  • Crosses were lit and held aloft as part of the procession (PA)
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    Remember remember

    Crosses were lit and held aloft as part of the procession (PA)
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  • The epic display was set alight during the festivities (PA)
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    All ablaze

    The epic display was set alight during the festivities (PA)
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  • A 'Greatest Showman' themed bonfire burns in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire as part of an annual themed bonfire reflecting the area's history (PA)
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    This is the greatest show

    A 'Greatest Showman' themed bonfire burns in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire as part of an annual themed bonfire reflecting the area's history (PA)
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  • The huge bonfire could be seen from far away (PA)
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    Spectacular sight

    The huge bonfire could be seen from far away (PA)
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  • Some traditions appear more dangerous than others (PA)
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    Risky

    Some traditions appear more dangerous than others (PA)
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  • Onlookers kept to a safe distance to witness the barrel burning (PA)
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    Watch out

    Onlookers kept to a safe distance to witness the barrel burning (PA)
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  • The procession held by the Lewes Bonfire Societies paraded along the narrow streets (PA)
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    Dressed to impress

    The procession held by the Lewes Bonfire Societies paraded along the narrow streets (PA)
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  • Children from the village of Ottery St Mary in Devon carry traditional burning tar barrels through the streets of the village (PA)
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    Tradition

    Children from the village of Ottery St Mary in Devon carry traditional burning tar barrels through the streets of the village (PA)
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An effigy of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg during the parade through the town of Lewes (PA)
The politicians were mounted on a runaway rollercoaster (PA)
The scenes of fire proved to be a dramatic backdrop (PA)
One man dressed as Guy Fawkes was held aloft during the parade (PA)
Participants in Lewes dressed up as thousands took to the streets (PA)
Pavements through Lewes were packed with people hoping to catch a glimpse of the centuries-old traditions (PA)
Crosses were lit and held aloft as part of the procession (PA)
The epic display was set alight during the festivities (PA)
A 'Greatest Showman' themed bonfire burns in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire as part of an annual themed bonfire reflecting the area's history (PA)
The huge bonfire could be seen from far away (PA)
Some traditions appear more dangerous than others (PA)
Onlookers kept to a safe distance to witness the barrel burning (PA)
The procession held by the Lewes Bonfire Societies paraded along the narrow streets (PA)
Children from the village of Ottery St Mary in Devon carry traditional burning tar barrels through the streets of the village (PA)
Andy Wells
·Freelance Writer

Effigies of key Brexit figures were burned in front of thousands of onlookers on Tuesday night as the country gathered for Bonfire Night festivities.

A runaway Brexit rollercoaster featuring a frantic-looking Boris Johnson and Jacob Rees-Mogg was carried through Lewes as the town celebrated.

The East Sussex town is famous for burning effigies of controversial politicians and celebrities every year on 5 November.

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They are paraded along the narrow streets of Lewes before being burned in front of thousands of onlookers.

This year marks the second in a row that Boris Johnson has featured among the effigies created by the fireworks societies that take part in the festivities.

The rollercoaster in Lewes, which was just one of hundreds of towns to put on Bonfire Night displays, also came complete with broken rails and signposts pointing separately to "deal", "no-deal" and "ditch".