The National:

IT all started when Mark Francois, Tory MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, told the BBC that Britain would "explode" if the UK didn't fulfil Brexit by today. 

The National can now report that it has indeed kicked off, with hashtags #BritainHasExploded and #brexitriots trending on Twitter, showing the widespread panic among citizens across the UK. 

The widespread chaos signifies the fury of Leavers, who are well aware of the EU-free future that has been stolen from them for at least another couple of months. 

Now that Boris Johnson has had to ask for a second Brexit deadline extension, the crippling weight of the EU's sovereignty has ground the UK to a halt and people have taken to the streets to riot.

1. Glasgow is under siege

2. Trafalgar Square shows scenes far surpassing the recent Remoaner march

3. Pure vandalism

4. Even the pensioners are taking part

5. Please seek safety if you can

6. Let's stand in solidarity 

7. Remember to mark yourself safe to reassure family members

8. Daily life has ground to a halt

9. Chaos as far as the eye can see

10. But in all seriousness ... here are the real scenes of Leavers protesting