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Far-right anti-migrant protests escalate amid fears of wider mobilisation
United Kingdom🏛️ PoliticsCenter11 hr. ago

Far-right anti-migrant protests escalate amid fears of wider mobilisation

Anti-migrant protests in the UK escalated to violence, with protesters clashing with police in Portsmouth after a vessel carrying 140 asylum seekers was intercepted. Over 200 activists attempted to prevent authorities from removing the migrants, leading to injuries and vehicle damage. The Home Office criticized the behavior as 'intimidating and thuggish,' while politicians expressed concerns about potential wider unrest, citing 625 illegal crossings in seven days. Local Patriot groups linked to a network associated with Tommy Robinson called for readiness to respond to more migrant arrivals. Crime and policing minister Sarah Jones emphasized that disorder would not be tolerated, defending peaceful protest while condemning threats to public safety. Labour leader Andy Burnham warned against 'politics of poison' influencing society and called for countering fear with optimism.

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Far-right anti-migrant protests escalate amid fears of wider mobilisation

Anti-migrant protests in the UK escalated to violence, with protesters clashing with police in Portsmouth after a vessel carrying 140 asylum seekers was intercepted. Over 200 activists attempted to prevent authorities from removing the migrants, leading to injuries and vehicle damage. The Home Office criticized the behavior as 'intimidating and thuggish,' while politicians expressed concerns about potential wider unrest, citing 625 illegal crossings in seven days. Local Patriot groups linked to a network associated with Tommy Robinson called for readiness to respond to more migrant arrivals. Crime and policing minister Sarah Jones emphasized that disorder would not be tolerated, defending peaceful protest while condemning threats to public safety. Labour leader Andy Burnham warned against 'politics of poison' influencing society and called for countering fear with optimism.

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