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While the A30 and M5 had 'go slow' protests during today's rush hour, Brexiteers in Plymouth staged a 'no show' at the Millbay Docks tonight - to express their frustration at the way Government and Parliament are handling the UK's withdrawal from the EU.

Spokesperson Karen Gadd, 62, had previously said protesters aimed to disrupt the 8.30pm arrival of the Brittany Ferry. However, a "disappointing" turn out, which swelled from a crowd of eight to a throng of around a dozen, stood and waved a placard and a Union Flag as vehicles disembarked from the ferry - occasionally shouting 'Leave Means Leave', when passions really boiled over.

One man and his dog also joined the group, but only so the protesters could pause their protest to stroke his pet - before he left.

Police were in attendance, but the seven officers - most of whom remained in their van - threatened to outnumber the protesters.

Lin Taylor-Greep said: "So many people so full of it online - Plymouth is a damp, limp lettuce.

"I was the first here and nearly went home. This is laughable."

"I'm very disappointed - I haven't been out in the evening for three years."

Things did get a little heated at one point - a string of mini EU flags was set alight, after a few a failed attempts. But spokesperson Mrs Gadd swiftly swept up the remains of the charred bunting.

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"We're very considerate. We're taking away our rubbish," said Mrs Gadd.

"We're peaceful and we're not going to stop the traffic," said Mrs Gadd, before the protest began in earnest.

"I'm glad there are no Remainers here. They're getting very nasty. Very Personal"

"They said we'd be down here on our mobility scooters," interjected fellow protester Ann Roberts, who later said a few disembarking ferry passengers yelled 'eff off' at her as they drove past.

"There's no need for abuse," she said.

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However, the protesters also received encouragement, with a number of drivers beeping their horns - with one yelling "geddon, Nigel Farage" as he passed the protesters.

Despite the support from ferry passengers, Mrs Gadd admitted she was disappointed with the turn out.

"People on Facebook were saying they're coming - they but haven't turned up.

"I feel sorry for people having to to grow up in this country. I'm advising my kids to leave the country - to go to Greece or somewhere."

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