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Labour minister says Portsmouth protests crossed the line

9/8/2026

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Labour minister Emma Reynolds said the Portsmouth protests had crossed the line.
Police used riot shields and formed a blockade when some protesters tried to block traffic.
Reynolds reported a 43% year-on-year drop in channel crossings and asylum claim success fell to 38%.
A mega dinghy launched east of Cherbourg set a record, traveling 200 nautical miles beyond usual sites.

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Labour minister Emma Reynolds said the Portsmouth protests had crossed the line.
Police used riot shields and formed a blockade when some protesters tried to block traffic.
Reynolds reported a 43% year-on-year drop in channel crossings and asylum claim success fell to 38%.
A mega dinghy launched east of Cherbourg set a record, traveling 200 nautical miles beyond usual sites.