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RNLI Closes Poole Lifeboat Museum After Abuses Protestors

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC · How we work

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RNLI closed the Poole lifeboat museum after anti-immigration protestors verbally abused volunteers.
The museum is expected to reopen the following day, RNLI spokesperson said.
RNLI advised staff and volunteers to avoid wearing branded clothing during potentially hostile interactions.
Vice-president Sir Robin Knox-Johnston called the attacks disgraceful and urged government action.
A petition supporting RNLI volunteers has gathered more than 120,000 signatures.

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RNLI closed the Poole lifeboat museum after anti-immigration protestors verbally abused volunteers.
The museum is expected to reopen the following day, RNLI spokesperson said.
RNLI advised staff and volunteers to avoid wearing branded clothing during potentially hostile interactions.
Vice-president Sir Robin Knox-Johnston called the attacks disgraceful and urged government action.
A petition supporting RNLI volunteers has gathered more than 120,000 signatures.