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Riot Police Clash as Protesters Block Portsmouth and Dover Ports

9/9/2026

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Thomas Blocks Ports

Daniel Thomas, UK far-right leader, mobilised hundreds of masked protesters to block Dover and Portsmouth ports.
At 7 am in Dover, protesters occupied roundabouts, creating a four-mile traffic queue on the A20.
In Portsmouth, riot police clashed with protesters, damaging vehicles and injuring officers, but made no arrests.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds condemned the demonstrations as thuggish and intimidating.

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Police Disperse Migrants

Around 140 migrants arrived in Portsmouth aboard a single dinghy after crossing the English Channel.
Hampshire Police issued a dispersal order for Eastney Landing, warning non-compliance could lead to arrest.
Protesters attempted to block transport of the arrivals to the Manston processing centre.
Police urged residents to avoid the Eastney Landing ferry port area during the dispersal operation.

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Thomas Blocks Ports

Daniel Thomas, UK far-right leader, mobilised hundreds of masked protesters to block Dover and Portsmouth ports.
At 7 am in Dover, protesters occupied roundabouts, creating a four-mile traffic queue on the A20.
In Portsmouth, riot police clashed with protesters, damaging vehicles and injuring officers, but made no arrests.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds condemned the demonstrations as thuggish and intimidating.

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