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Far-Right Protests Threaten Asylum Seekers, Activists Warn

7/23/2025

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Charities are raising alarms about the growing dangers that far-right protests pose to asylum seekers in the UK. In response to intelligence suggesting possible violence, the Home Office has redirected small boat arrivals from Dover to Ramsgate. Activists are worried about the government's insufficient action, even as officials assure that security measures at asylum hotels remain a priority.

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Charities are raising alarms about the growing dangers that far-right protests pose to asylum seekers in the UK. In response to intelligence suggesting possible violence, the Home Office has redirected small boat arrivals from Dover to Ramsgate. Activists are worried about the government's insufficient action, even as officials assure that security measures at asylum hotels remain a priority.