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Masked protesters block Port of Dover

(12 Posts)
Jaxjacky Sat 05-Sept-26 09:24:57

Reported BBC.
Hundreds of people dressed in black with balaclavas have stopped access, I can’t see who they are.

Cossy Sat 05-Sept-26 09:36:30

Oh? Are we to assume they protesting about migrants ?

Wyllow3 Sat 05-Sept-26 09:43:30

Bound to happen eventually in some shape or form? Given its happening over Europe in different ways?

Jaxjacky Sat 05-Sept-26 09:51:51

I don’t know Cossy, maybe we are getting blasé about this sort of action, but I find it quite shocking.
If I was trying to catch a ferry I’d be furious.

Oreo Sat 05-Sept-26 10:18:44

I can’t find any hard news on who they are or what they want .
Could be anger about migrants in the local towns or lack of edible food on the ferries 😁

MG55 Sat 05-Sept-26 10:27:33

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MG55 Sat 05-Sept-26 10:29:02

It is being reported on Sky News.
Dozens of demonstrators clad in black and wearing balaclavas.

petra Sat 05-Sept-26 10:34:31

They are from Patriotic Platform.

patriotplatform.co.uk/

MG55 Sat 05-Sept-26 10:38:32

Twitter reporting that it is a protest about small boats crossing.
Local people are obviously upset as it disrupts everything.
Plus, anyone using the ports are going to be delayed.

MG55 Sat 05-Sept-26 10:42:09

petra

They are from Patriotic Platform.

patriotplatform.co.uk/

Scary.
Hope the protest remains peaceful 🤞

MawsRosie Sat 05-Sept-26 10:47:52

petra

They are from Patriotic Platform.

patriotplatform.co.uk/

Strange how the word patriotic used to be construed positively. sad
Xenophobic platform or jingoistic platform might be more accurate.
These thoughtless individuals are hurting their own people, but clearly don’t care. 🤷‍♂️

Whitewavemark2 Sat 05-Sept-26 10:57:41

Black and red. What does it remind you of?