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Protest blockade halts Dover’s main roads for hours

9/7/2026

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Protest organizer Thomas blocked Dover's main roads with men in black balaclavas on Saturday.
The blockade lasted several hours after Thomas had planned the protest for weeks over the summer.
Border Force unloaded migrants at Eastney landing stage on Sunday after a long Channel crossing from Baie de Seine.
Thomas used social media late on Sunday to mobilise local support.

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Protest organizer Thomas blocked Dover's main roads with men in black balaclavas on Saturday.
The blockade lasted several hours after Thomas had planned the protest for weeks over the summer.
Border Force unloaded migrants at Eastney landing stage on Sunday after a long Channel crossing from Baie de Seine.
Thomas used social media late on Sunday to mobilise local support.