Leave supporters and their pro-Remain counterparts are massing outside Parliament as MPs prepare for tonight's crunch vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal.
Union Jacks and EU flags were out in abundance among a sea of placards - while others carried giant grotesques showing the faces of the leading political players.
Earlier, former UKIP leader Nigel Farage posed with pro-Brexit campaigners on Parliament Square as the number of protesters from both sides continued to swell.
Both pro-EU protesters (pictured) and their Brexit-supporting counterparts are bedding in for a long night ahead outside the House of Commons
An EU flag flutters next to the statue of Winston Churchill outside the Houses of Parliament, where hundreds of protesters are gathered before tonight's vote
Despite the tension in the air, today's protests passed without serious incident. The Metropolitan Police (whose officers are seen in this image taken this evening) said its response would be 'appropriate and proportionate'
Mrs May's Brexit deal finally reaches the House of Commons this evening and MPs will begin voting on it at 7pm. Pictured: Pro-Remain supporters outside Parliament
Eva, aged 7, from Exeter, waves a Union Jack while leaning on an EU flag among the crowds of protesters outside Parliament
Grotesques of Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Michael Gove and David Davis outside the Palace of Westminster tonight
Hundreds of flags were on display outside Parliament tonight as a large contingent of police officers watched on
Far-right activist Daniel Thomas is taken away by police outside Parliament this evening. Last week, he was seen among protesters who called Tory MP Anna Soubry a 'Nazi'
Speaking earlier this week, Mr Farage called tonight's vote 'the most important vote since 1940 when Churchill became PM.'
He told Fox Business Network: 'It is big stuff. May will lose this vote by a massive margin, perhaps the largest in history. It is a sell-out and a betrayal.'
He added: 'I don't really believe that May and her cabinet believe in Brexit. Leaving on no deal is the only true democratic solution left.'
Events listed on social media had demonstrations starting from 10am, and organisers said there would be screens available to watch the debate and result as well as speakers addressing the crowds.
Crowds converged on the square and street opposite the Palace of Westminster - the formal name for the Houses of Parliament and grounds - from the early hours of this morning, under the gaze of TV cameras beaming the images around the world.
In one of the more eye-catching displays, pro-EU protesters reimagined the Titanic disaster, erecting a cardboard ship, iceberg and caricature of Prime Minister Theresa May on the bow beside a life-ring.
'Brexit is a sinking ship,' said Bert Wander, one of the organisers. 'It paralyses our politics, and today Theresa May's Brexit deal will be defeated in parliament.'
'This is a symbol, people are showing what could happen,' observed Joseph Iliasz, a Polish tourist visiting London who stopped to view the spectacle. At first, it looks funny, but if you think more, it is not funny, it is rather sad,' he said.
Mr Iliasz admitted he is worried that his daughter will not be able to study in the British capital after Brexit. 'We want to keep England in Europe,' he added.
Others had showed up simply to witness the spectacle.
Tony Brack, who was in London for business, used his mobile phone to film the growing numbers of demonstrators mid-afternoon waving signs and placards like 'Don't Let May Betray the UK' and 'Stop the Brexit Mess'.
'I've never seen anything like it,' he said. 'It is a circus. What does the rest of the world think about it?'
A man wearing what appears to be a 'Make America Great Again' cap bangs a drum attached to a display topped with a banner reading, 'Save our sovereignty'
Banners reading 'The Truth About Brexit' and 'Stop Brexit' were seen being held outside the House of Commons this evening
Protesters from both sides of the Referendum debate hold their respective banners outside the House of Commons
Three Remain demonstrators wave pro-EU flags in the shadow of the Houses of Parliament ahead of the vote later this evening
Crowds converged on the square and street opposite the Palace of Westminster from the early hours of the morning, under the gaze of TV cameras beaming the images around the world
An anti-Brexit activist wrapped in an EU flag stands with other protesters on Parliament Square tonight
A police officer extinguishes a flag that was set alight by pro-Brexit protesters outside the Houses of Parliament, London, ahead of this evening's vote
An effigy emblazoned with the words 'Brexit is a monstrosity' depicting Theresa May, Boris Johnson, environment secretary Michael Gove and former Brexit secretary David Davis is displayed outside Parliament
Nigel Farage posed with a crowd of flag waving activists outside the House of Parliament hours before MPs have their say on Theresa May's deal
Earlier in the day, demonstrators had lined the walkways around nearby makeshift broadcasting studios, with each side staking out their camp and no mingling on show.
'I would have talked to them, but because they are abusive, no,' said 65-year-old Sally Smith, pointing to the pro-EU faction.
The no-deal Brexit supporter, originally from Shropshire near Wales, had taken the day off work to come and make her point - by frantically ringing a bell.
In the opposite camp, Louise Hummerstone, a 66-year-old potter and craftswoman wearing an EU beret, admitted that she had 'lost friends' who voted Leave in the 2016 referendum.
'I can understand naive voters, I completely understand people who believed the lies, but I cannot tolerate those who voted for racist reasons,' she said.
Despite the entrenched opposition, the atmosphere remained civil as large numbers of police looked on.
'I am talking to MPs who are on the fence, not sure which way to go - [to] give them support to reject the deal,' explained Pete Bell, between shouts of 'Stop Brexit' through his megaphone.
The former Ukip leader spoke to party supporters and Leave supporters outside the House of Parliament today
Speaking earlier this week Mr Farage called tonight's vote 'the most important vote since 1940 when Churchill became PM'
Tensions have been running high in recent days as Leavers and Remainers coming head-to-head on the streets of the capital. Pictured: A pro Brexit supporter argues with a cyclist outside the House of Parliament
Leavers hold up signs next to pro-European demonstrators protesting opposite the Houses of Parliament
The NHS doctor believes that leaving the EU 'will leave us economically in a bit of a disaster' and is campaigning for a second referendum.
Mark Stevens also wants May's deal to be defeated, but for very different reasons.
The ardent Brexit supporter hopes a damaging loss will lead to May - who backed Remain in 2016 - losing power.
'At the moment we have very little enthusiasm and leadership shown for leaving,' he said. 'Someone who would have a more positive approach would help the thing work a lot better,' he added.
The Metropolitan Police said preparations to deal with today's protests will be 'appropriate and proportionate.'
It comes as Theresa May told her Cabinet today that she won't quit even if her Brexit deal falls to the biggest Commons defeat in history.
The PM signalled defiance as she gathered her team despite fears that she is on track for catastrophic failure in the showdown tonight - with warnings the margin could be more than 200 votes.
That would eclipse the record humiliation of 166 suffered by the minority Labour government in 1924.
But Mrs May is said to have told Cabinet that she will not quit regardless of the scale of the loss, as her plan is the 'only option'.
She said she was the 'servant of the people' and determined to implement the referendum result.
Protesters gathered outside Parliament today as MPs prepared for the historic showdown
A protester dressed as the Prime Minister as the tense scenes unfolded at Parliament today
Pro and anti-Brexit campaigners protest outside Parliament just hours for tonight's crunch vote
How the Commons will vote: Theresa May's deal is expected to lose heavily tonight, which could lead to a no-confidence motion and potentially a general election
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