U.K. anti-migrant protests condemned as "thuggish and intimidating"
Summary
Hundreds of masked protesters blocked roads near the Port of Dover in England to protest migrant arrivals, causing major traffic delays. The protests were organized by a far-right group and followed by another confrontation in Portsmouth after migrants were intercepted at sea. British officials condemned the protests and called for better police preparation.Key Facts
- Protesters wore masks and black clothes, carried English and British flags, and chanted anti-migrant slogans at Dover.
- The protest caused a 4-mile traffic jam affecting ferry passengers and freight.
- Kent Police called it a "spontaneous protest" but a local lawmaker said it was clearly planned.
- Patriot Platform, a far-right group led by Daniel Thomas (Danny Tommo), claimed responsibility.
- Thomas is an anti-immigrant influencer and was previously jailed for attempted kidnapping.
- Nearly 200,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel since 2021, making Dover a key location in migration debates.
- The U.K. government and political leaders, including Nigel Farage, condemned the protests and balaclava masks.
- A second anti-migrant protest happened in Portsmouth after about 140 migrants were brought ashore following a Coastguard rescue.
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