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UK government condemns masked anti-immigrant protesters who blocked Dover port
apnews.com • • world
Key Points:
- Hundreds of masked anti-immigration protesters blocked roads to the Port of Dover, Britain's busiest ferry port, causing significant traffic disruption and halting travel and cargo to France.
- The UK government condemned the protest as beyond peaceful demonstration, while police engaged with protesters and later restored access to the port.
- The protest, reportedly involving several hundred people linked to far-right activist Tommy Robinson, was described as intimidating but non-violent.
- The Port of Dover and P&O Ferries worked to manage the disruption, offering affected passengers the next available crossings.
- The incident highlights ongoing tensions over Channel crossings by migrants, with the government noting a 40% reduction in crossings this year due to increased UK-France cooperation.
