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UK minister condemns anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth
Reynolds said police brought the protest under control as officials reported about 140 migrants were moved for processing after the boat arrival.
- On Sunday, hundreds of protesters gathered in Portsmouth to block the arrival of 140 migrants who reached the English coast by boat, vowing to prevent them from reaching a processing center.
- This Portsmouth gathering followed a separate anti-migrant demonstration in Dover on Saturday, where masked men disrupted traffic and chanted "Stop the boats," responding to calls from far-right groups.
- Treasury Chief Secretary Emma Reynolds told Sky News the behavior was "thuggish" and "intimidating," acknowledging "legitimate concerns about immigration" while insisting the disruptions crossed a line.
- Hampshire Police enforced a dispersal order at Eastney Marina to prevent disorder, confirming migrants would be transported outside Hampshire for processing in the normal way.
- Government data shows small boat arrivals down 43% compared to last year, with 38% of migrant claims successful, as officials continue a payment-by-results deal with France deploying additional personnel.
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Hundreds of anti-migrant protesters blocked roads in Portsmouth after asylum seekers arrived by boat. The UK government condemned the “thuggish” behaviour. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-anti-migrant-protesters-block-roads-after-boat-crossing/
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