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politics1 hour ago•3 min saved

Dover protest disrupts port as council cites slow police response

Hundreds of masked protesters blocked roads into the Port of Dover for hours in an apparently well-organised demonstration; Dover District Council leader Kevin Mills criticized police for arriving slowly, saying the disruption affected travelers and the port. Kent Police reported no arrests and described the event as spontaneous. Ministers condemned the behaviour, and the protest was linked by Hope Not Hate to the Patriot Platform network, with some far-right figures praising it online.

via BBC|

#immigration #local-government #police-response

world20 hours ago•201 min saved

Masked demonstrators halt traffic into Dover port amid anti-immigrant protest

Masked men blocked roads leading to the Port of Dover in an apparent anti-immigrant protest, halting traffic into Britain’s busiest ferry port and causing a four-mile congestion while police engaged with the demonstrators. No violence was reported; local politicians criticized the disruption, and officials said crossings by small boats have fallen by more than 40% this year thanks to strengthened Britain–France enforcement.

via CNN|

#anti-immigration #immigration-uk #masked-men

travel3 years ago•1 min saved

Brexit causes chaos and long waits for UK travelers at Dover ferry port.

British vacation travelers faced hours-long delays at the Port of Dover due to bad weather, heavy traffic, and processing delays by French authorities. The port warned of severe delays and blamed the situation on lengthy French border processes and high seasonal volumes. Ferry operator DFDS offered a shuttle service to put passengers on the next available ship as soon as they check in.

via The Associated Press|

#ferry-delays #france #port-of-dover