London neighbors engage in 'battle of the balconies' ahead of EU vote

Neighbours Tony (L) and Frank pose for cameras after hanging rival EU referendum banners from their balconies in north London, May 25, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall Details.

LONDON: The debate about Britain's future in the Europe has taken an unexpected new twist: a "battle of the balconies" between north London neighbors unfurling competing pro- and anti-Brexit banners.

Unimpressed by a large "Vote Leave" banner appearing on the balcony next door, a man named by British media as Frank Chalmers, 61, unveiled his own sign that added the words, "...if you want to cut workers' rights".