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Britain's lorry drivers are threatening to blockade major motorways and roads should the country leave the European Union on time.

The UK's official leaving date was set at March, 29, but MPs voted to delay the exit in a vote on Thursday.

Organising the blockade is anti-EU group Brexit Direct Action, who said that they have been inundated with support from truck drivers over the government's handling of Brexit, reports Somerset Live.

On their Twitter page, they wrote: “Several social media groups have been in contact to ask if we’ll help gather support for a national truck drivers protest if #Brexit is delayed.”

Another tweet said: “Brexiteers all over the country are planning to bring this country to its knees by blocking the main arterial routes - M1, M6, M25, M62, A1, A55, M5, M4, M42, M55, M61, A66 etc.

“If you live close to one of these major motorways and are willing to take part then prepare to move at short notice.

“Don’t worry about the legal side of things, the national organiser is sorting that out.”

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Many took to Twitter to voice their support for the blockades, with one stating: "About time! I'll help in any way that I can."

Another added: "You can't put a price on freedom."

The statement comes after MPs voted 413 to 202 to request a delay to Article 50, which is the legal mechanism by which the UK will divorce from the EU.