By Martin Robinson, Chief Reporter For Mailonline
Published: 09:11 GMT, 15 February 2019 | Updated: 09:14 GMT, 15 February 2019
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Terry Christian says Brexiteers should be laid off if businesses struggle when the UK leaves the EU
Terry Christian faces a Brexiteer backlash today after saying people who want to leave the EU 'should be laid off first' if the economy stalls because 'that's what they voted for'.
The Mancunian broadcaster, 58, who voted remain, claims that he knows of three businesses who have adopted that policy.
Mr Christian, who found fame presenting Channel 4's The Word, claims that Brexiteers have argued that Britain will thrive after cutting ties with ties but could suffer some 'short term pain'.
He claims that businesses who have to make staff redundant should start with Leave voters.
He said today: 'Brexiteers voted for short term pain, it's time they sucked it up and stopped whining.
'Brexiteers were conned – maybe it won't hit home until they get that P45. Thankfully I know at least 3 employers already ensuring Brexit
