Boris Johnson Unveils Brexit Day Celebration Plans – But Big Ben Will Not Bong

Boris Johnson has unveiled the government’s plans to celebrate Brexit day – with no mention of Big Ben bonging. Instead, there will be a clock projected on the prime minister’s own house and a light show in Whitehall that the public can watch on social media. Other highlights include a cabinet day out to an unspecified location in the north of England. It is not known how much the celebrations will cost. Commons authorities had initially ruled out bringing the out-of-action clock back into service in time for January 31 because it would have required £500,000 at short notice. The prime minister then poured fuel on the fire by suggesting the public...