Far-right protesters descend on Portsmouth after small boat arrival
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
Far-right activists gathered in Portsmouth and Dover, blocking roads and clashing with police as a small boat carrying about 140 asylum seekers was intercepted. The demonstrators, many wearing balaclavas and all-black clothing, were organised by Daniel Thomas. Government officials condemned the “thuggish and intimidating” behaviour of the protesters.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- The Guardian·Far-right protesters descend on Portsmouth after small boat arrival
Coastguard brings asylum seekers to shore as far-right influencer livestreams event calling for men to travel to portFar-right activists have descended on Portsmouth, where a small boat with 140 asylum seekers on board was intercepted heading towards the Portsmouth coast. It sparked a major response...
- Al Jazeera·Anti-immigration protesters clash with police in UK after boat arrival
Anti-immigration protesters clashed with police in Portsmouth after around 140 people arrived in UK aboard a small boat.
- The Guardian·Ministers condemn ‘thuggish’ far-right activists after Portsmouth unrest
Hundreds of men, some wearing balaclavas, attempted to prevent asylum seekers being transported for processingThe government has condemned the “thuggish and intimidating behaviour” of far-right activists who blocked roads in Portsmouth after a boat carrying asylum seekers arrived in the city, two da...
- BBC News·How anti-migrant boat protests were organised and who is behind them
Danny Thomas organised the demonstration in Dover - seemingly after weeks of preparation - and was also present in Portsmouth.
- BBC News·What connects the Dover and Portsmouth anti-migrant protests?
UK correspondent Daniel Sandford looks at the link between small boat protests in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend.
- The Guardian·‘Thuggish’ far-right protesters descend on Dover and Portsmouth – The Latest
Far-right activists gathered in two disruptive demonstrations in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend, attempting to obstruct asylum seekers arriving on small boats from France. Many wore all black and balaclavas. The action was seemingly organised by Daniel Thomas, an agitator better known as Dann...
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