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France Bans British Far-Right Activists from Protest

1/24/2026

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  • French authorities ban British far-right activists from participating in 'stop the boats' protest.
  • The ban targets Raise the Colours members and lasts Friday evening to Monday morning.
  • Prefects Bertrand Gaume and François-Xavier Lauch cite the group’s history of intimidation against migrants.
  • State services will enforce the ban and return British nationals to the border.
  • NGO representatives welcomed the decision, labeling activists as far-right agitators threatening safety in France and the UK.