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Farage Warns of Civil Unrest After Anti-Migrant Protests

9/8/2026

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage warned the government of serious civil disturbance after anti-migrant protests.
Hundreds of masked protesters blocked roads in Dover and Portsmouth.
Around 140 migrants arrived in a rubber dinghy at Portsmouth, prompting an overnight police stand-off.
Police reported vehicle damage and injuries to several officers, though no one was seriously hurt.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary launched an investigation into assaults and criminal damage.

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage warned the government of serious civil disturbance after anti-migrant protests.
Hundreds of masked protesters blocked roads in Dover and Portsmouth.
Around 140 migrants arrived in a rubber dinghy at Portsmouth, prompting an overnight police stand-off.
Police reported vehicle damage and injuries to several officers, though no one was seriously hurt.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary launched an investigation into assaults and criminal damage.