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LatestHome Secretary orders review after migrant boats reach Kent coast
The Home Secretary has ordered an urgent review after two migrant boats reached the Kent coast this week without being intercepted by Border Force. Twenty-one people have been detained following a landing in Dover on Tuesday. A man was found dead on a French beach.
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Migrants taken to Dover after 33 hours at sea
Around 60 migrants who spent over 33 hours at sea in precarious conditions have been brought to Dover. They refused help from the French coastguard, determined to reach the UK. Anti-migrant protesters gathered near Haslar Marina in Gosport.
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Police ready to ban masks at anti-migration protests
Police are prepared to use powers to ban face coverings at anti-migration protests, a senior officer has stated. This follows incidents where masked protesters caused disruption and faced accusations of intimidation.
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Policing · City of LondonFarage calls for ban on face coverings after Dover and Portsmouth protests
Nigel Farage has called for a ban on all full face coverings in public spaces, including religious ones, after masked protesters disrupted access to the Port of Dover and clashed with police in Portsmouth. Official vehicles were damaged and officers were injured in Portsmouth.
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LatestPolice injured in anti-migrant protests at Dover and Portsmouth
Police officers sustained injuries during confrontations with masked protesters in Portsmouth over the weekend. Similar demonstrations saw road access to the Port of Dover blocked. The incidents occurred following the arrival of approximately 120 migrants near the Isle of Wight.
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LatestSouth Coast Unprepared for Migrant Arrivals, Warns Police Chief
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has warned that the south coast is unprepared for migrant arrivals. This comes after protests in Portsmouth following the arrival of around 140 migrants, with masked demonstrators blocking roads. The Home Office condemned the behaviour.
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LatestRecord 230 migrants arrive in Dover in single Channel crossing
A single boat carrying 230 migrants arrived in Dover early Monday, breaking the previous record of 165 set in July. The Home Office said crossings are down 43% this year but called the smugglers’ tactics reckless. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called it a national security emergency.
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