Masked protesters block access to Port of Dover
Dozens of masked anti-immigration protesters blocked roads to the Port of Dover on Saturday, briefly stopping all traffic and disrupting passengers and freight bound for France. Police engaged with the demonstrators and access was later restored, but long queues formed and travel was affected; the National Highways agency reported a four-mile traffic jam. The government and local officials condemned the action as beyond peaceful protest, while P&O Ferries said missed sailings would be covered by the next available crossings. Dover handled more than 9 million passengers and 2 million freight vehicles in 2025, highlighting the port's operational importance.
Traffic to the Port of Dover was briefly stopped, disrupting passengers and freight.
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People have crossed the Channel in small boats and Dover has seen previous anti-immigrant protests. The government says crossings are down more than 40% so far this year compared with 2025. Police engaged with the protesters and access to…
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