BRIDGWATER had a strong turnout for its first protest opposing new Prime Minister Boris Johnson's controversial decision to prorogue parliament.

More than 30 protestors turned out at Cornhill, Bridgwater with emotive placards arguing that the Prime Minister was thwarting democracy by suspending parliament as the Brexit saga enters its most crucial stages yet.

There are less than two months to go until the October 31 deadline when Mr Johnson has promised the UK will leave the EU on that date, 'come hell or high water' with or without a deal.

However with opposition MPs and Tory rebels looking to push through legislation preventing a 'no-deal' exit there have been talks today of another General Election being called.

The protestors took their case to Bridgwater and West Somerset MP Ian Liddell-Grainger's offices but the MP was not in the constuency.

Conservative MP Mr Liddell-Grainger, who backed Boris for PM in the recent leadership election said he 'was not happy' with the situation in Westminster.

Mr Liddell-Grainger said: "I have been involved in top-level meetings but had I known about the protest in advance I would have made every effort to be there.

“As it is I was only made aware of what was happening late this morning, which gave me no time at all to get back to the constituency in time,” he said.

“I should have been more than happy to welcome and talk to those taking part in the event because I can appreciate their feelings.

“I fully understand why people are marching and I confess I am not happy with what has been sprung on us. But we are only losing four more days’ Parliamentary time than we would anyway at this time of the year as we move into the conference season.

“I have also had a great many complaints from my constituents about the lack of domestic legislation going through Parliament as a result of all the Brexit debates and this will at least give us an opportunity to deal with some of the backlog.”