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The size of the M5 Brexit go-slow has received a mixed reaction on social media, with many people mocking it for its limited size.

Major disruption was feared throughout the week after Brexit Direct Action revealed plans for vehicles to travel from Exeter up the M5 at 40mph on Friday evening.

A similar protest in Cornwall caused tailbacks of at least five miles on the A30 earlier in the day.

Estimates have varied over how many vehicles were involved in the M5 go-slow. A Devon Live reporter counted around a dozen leaving the Sandygate roundabout, while one man who took part Mike Turner said numbers were 30 to 40.

Nevertheless, people were quick to comment online about its impact.

@MandinaM said: "So apparently the m5 brexit blockade happened!!! It consisted of TWELVE lorries...".

@tony_e83 tweeted: "Any pictures of the 12 cars in the M5 Brexit Blockade so we can all do a big LOL?! And of the ones who got pulled over and booked aswell for some MEGALOLZ?!"

However, it also gained plenty of support.

"Well done guys. Very proud of you," tweeted @EditorPolitical.

Others were equally supportive.

Some observers of the protest have their say in the video below: