Masked men block traffic to UK’s port of Dover, site of past anti-immigrant protests
Summary
A group of masked men blocked the entrance to the Port of Dover, Britain’s busiest ferry port, causing traffic jams and delays. Police are talking with the protesters, but it is unclear what they want. Dover has faced past protests about migrants crossing the Channel from France.Key Facts
- Masked protesters stopped all traffic in and out of the Port of Dover on Saturday.
- The blockage caused a traffic jam stretching about 4 miles and delays up to 45 minutes.
- P&O Ferries said its boats continued running on time despite the protest.
- The group’s demands were not immediately known.
- Dover has seen previous protests related to migrants crossing the Channel in small boats.
- Politician Nigel Farage called asylum seekers “an invasion” in a recent speech.
- The UK government said better cooperation with France reduced crossings by over 40% compared to 2025.
- Local MP Mike Tapp criticized the protesters for causing disruption and urged them to leave.
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