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Far-Right Leader Vows Patriotic Boat Fleet as Arrivals Drop 13%

6/16/2026

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Daniel Thomas, a far-right activist linked to Tommy Robinson, launched an online platform promising a “patriotic army” to block migrant boats.
He announced plans for 50 boats and to take the Port of Dover, a scheme that has not materialised.
Thomas said over 20,000 signed up, yet only about 9,000 welcome emails were sent.
Official data record 36,000 small-boat arrivals by 31 May 2026, a 13 % drop, and none in June.

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Story summary

Daniel Thomas, a far-right activist linked to Tommy Robinson, launched an online platform promising a “patriotic army” to block migrant boats.
He announced plans for 50 boats and to take the Port of Dover, a scheme that has not materialised.
Thomas said over 20,000 signed up, yet only about 9,000 welcome emails were sent.
Official data record 36,000 small-boat arrivals by 31 May 2026, a 13 % drop, and none in June.