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A small group of protesters who blocked a road into an Aldi depot because they want Brexit to happen now, have prompted a huge internet reaction - with suggestions that their blockade may have prompted Theresa May into decisive action.

Earlier today, the ECHO reported on the protest, by around five people, who declared their efforts to block off access to the Aldi facility in Neston as an example of 'Brexit at its best.'

Some had already pointed out that the group were actually using a German-made camper van to create the blockade and waving American flags - and plenty more have had their say since the article was published.

On our Facebook page, Ben Haworth-Booth wrote: “'This is Brexit at its best'.......blocking food deliveries getting in and out of the Depot and preventing deliveries getting to stores in time. The irony."

Gray Robinson added: "They're right though, that is the best Brexit will ever achieve."

And Rob Walker quipped: "Alexa - show me the stupidest Brexit protest to date."

Jay Frost added a big slice of sarcasm when he predicted that: "Theresa May is on the blower to the Aldi manager right now saying she’ll sort Brexit now and get the tills running smoothly again."

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St Helens councillor John Fulham joined in with the fun on Twitter, stating: "Down with those German food discount outlets, ferrying us friction-free fresh salad from Valencia!"

But there was a stark warning on Facebook from Sandy Bannatyne who ominously warned: "This is nothing, Friday is going to be as disruptive as we can make it, we voted for Brexit and we want it."

It is not clear at this stage what will be taking place on Friday - but many of the other commentators agreed with Sandy that this was indeed nothing.

Aldi is just one of a number of businesses which could be affected if Britain leaves the European Union.

The UK was due to leave the EU on April 12 however no deal has yet been secured after MPs repeatedly rejected Mrs May's deal.

The 27 remaining EU member states are now offering to extend the Brexit deadline until October 31, with a "break clause" of June 30 where British co-operation will be reviewed.

It is not clear at this stage whether the protest at Neston Aldi has had any effect on the ongoing Brexit negotiations.