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Conservative councillor says EU support should be treason Conservative councillor says EU support should be treason
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A Conservative councillor in Surrey, Christian Holliday, has launched a petition calling for support of UK membership of the European Union to be declared treason.A Conservative councillor in Surrey, Christian Holliday, has launched a petition calling for support of UK membership of the European Union to be declared treason.
The petition was added to the UK government and Parliament websites on 15 October.The petition was added to the UK government and Parliament websites on 15 October.
If it attracts 100,000 signatures, Parliament will be asked to consider for debate that the "Treason Felony Act be amended to include the following offences: If it attracts 100,000 signatures, Parliament will be asked to consider debating it. So far, less than 1,000 people have signed it.
The petition calls on Westminster to ensure the "Treason Felony Act be amended to include the following offences:
It goes on to say:It goes on to say:
"It is becoming clear that many politicians and others are unwilling to accept the democratic decision of the British people to leave the EU."It is becoming clear that many politicians and others are unwilling to accept the democratic decision of the British people to leave the EU.
"Brexit must not be put at risk in the years and decades ahead.""Brexit must not be put at risk in the years and decades ahead."
The measure would take effect the day the UK leaves the EU.The measure would take effect the day the UK leaves the EU.
At the time of writing the petition had attracted more than 500 signatures. Mr Holliday's petition has been criticised by some on social media, after Mr Holliday tweeted to ask his followers to sign it. His tweet was later deleted. Comments from Twitter users @skiamakhos and @GMMcLean were typical of much of the reaction, with some people referring to the councillor's proposal as "Orwellian".
Some social media users were upset by what they saw as an affront to democracy. Comments from Twitter users @skiamakhos and @GMMcLean were typical of much of the reaction, with some commenters referring to the councillor's proposal as "Orwellian". As Christian Holliday's name trended on Twitter, some used the opportunity to poke fun at it.
Other users were struck by a sense of irony. @AmazingAnwar, @JudeInLondon and @tpgcolson were three of many to poke fun at Mr Holliday's name.
According to his website, Christian Holliday was the lead co-ordinator for the Vote Leave campaign in Guildford during the EU referendum.According to his website, Christian Holliday was the lead co-ordinator for the Vote Leave campaign in Guildford during the EU referendum.
In 2010 he stood as the Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Swansea East, coming third.In 2010 he stood as the Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Swansea East, coming third.
He has been approached for comment.He has been approached for comment.
By Chris Bell, Social News and UGC