Dating app Remainder launches for heartbroken Londoners who voted In

Grief-stricken by Friday’s referendum result? Cheer yourself up by meeting someone who’s in the same boat…
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Liz Connor28 June 2016

Open any social media app today, and it will quickly become apparent that Remain voters across the country are still mourning Britain’s decision to leave the EU.

Many have likened it to grief, expressing their disbelief, frustration and denial at the upcoming withdrawal process from the European Union via a succession of Tweets, Facebook posts and angry Snapchats.

But if you were one of the 48 per cent who wanted to stay a part of the politico-economic union in last week’s landmark referendum, and you happen to be single, there’s a new way to mend your broken heart: by discussing your Brexit devastation with a likeminded dater.

Dating app Remainder was created by "two ordinary voters who wanted to cheer everyone up after a dismal day", the website says.

Billing itself as the "dating and social app for the 48 per cent", Remainder is an exclusive platform for those who want to meet new people, but also want to make sure they don’t unwittingly end up on the date from hell with someone who voted to Leave.

Since it went live, thousands of people have already signed up to the service, keen to vent their frustrations over a drink or two.

Speaking to the Evening Standard, the Remainder team said: "We created it because all the Remain voters we know seemed so depressed.

"Our Facebook feeds had turned into a neverending funeral service. We thought the best way of recovering must be to go out for a few drinks with someone who's in the same boat."

And as the website itself says: "What better way to recover than hooking up with someone who shares your sense of existential dread?"

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The Remainder founders say that they are launching the app this weekend, with their first event will be in London - the city with the most Remain voters.

You’ll have to keep an eye on the website to find out exactly when you can start swiping, but we imagine it will be a while before voters get over their heartbreak.

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