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Lorry drivers across Britain are threatening to block major motorways should the country not leave the European Union on time.

Brexit Direct Action, an anti-EU group, claims it has received lorry-loads of requests from Brexiteers to put on mass blockades of Britain’s major transport links, Somerset Live reports.

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

Among the motorways that could be affected by the protest is the M5, the group.

Brexit Direct Action wrote on Twitter: “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.”

(Image: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire)

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.

A spokesman for the AA believed the blockades will cause disruption and more problems around the country.

He said: "The history of protests that disrupt fuel and roads is that, although there may be sympathy at the outset, that erodes the longer the disruption goes on."

A Highways England spokesman said he was aware of the planned protest, before adding: "Our focus is on providing a safe, reliable network for the millions of drivers who use our motorways and major A roads every day."

Josh Butler called the protest plans "sheer idiocy" and shared: "Brexiteers trying to cripple the country to force Brexit through.

"Brexit will cripple the country without this lot blocking motorways. Sheer idiocy."