Black-clad Dover protesters condemned for ‘dressing up in costumes’ by minister
Summary
A group of black-clad protesters blocked roads near the Port of Dover, causing traffic delays and disruption on Saturday. A government minister and local MP criticized the protest for disrupting daily life, while police managed the situation without making arrests.Key Facts
- Dozens of protesters dressed in black and wearing masks blocked the A20 road near Dover.
- Protesters chanted slogans like “stop the boats” and “England till I die.”
- The protest was linked to Patriot Platform, an anti-immigration group with far-right connections.
- Traffic was delayed by up to 45 minutes, with congestion stretching about four miles.
- Kent police attended the protest, which ended by lunchtime with no arrests.
- Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said peaceful protest is important but criticized the disruptive tactics and costumes.
- Labour MP Mike Tapp raised concerns about police preparedness and called for more officers if similar protests occur again.
- The Port of Dover is important for UK trade, handling about one-third of goods moving between the UK and the EU.
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