The British government condemns "thuggish" anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth and Dover after hundreds of demonstrators blocked roads and ports. The demonstrations, reportedly organized by far-right groups via encrypted apps, targeted the arrival of 140 migrants who crossed the English Channel from Normandy on September 6, 2026. While officials report a 43% drop in small-boat crossings this year to 17,000, local authorities warn that southern ports lack the infrastructure to process illegal arrivals.
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