Key facts
- Dozens of masked individuals protested at the Port of Dover, blocking traffic.
- Protesters displayed banners with anti-immigration slogans.
- Traffic was halted in both directions on the A20, causing significant congestion.
- Kent Police were present and engaging with protesters.
- Ferry operators stated they would accommodate passengers affected by the delays.
Dozens of masked individuals disrupted traffic at the Port of Dover as part of an anti-immigration protest. Demonstrators, many dressed in black and wearing balaclavas, blocked vehicles from accessing the port and displayed banners with slogans such as 'Stop the invasion' and 'Defend our borders'. The protest caused significant traffic congestion on the A20, with delays of up to 30 minutes and four miles of congestion reported. Kent Police were on the scene, engaging with protesters. Ferry operators P&O Ferries and DFDS stated they would assist passengers who missed their scheduled crossings due to the disruption. The local Parkrun group cancelled its Dover Waterfront run due to the disruption. Mike Tapp, the Labour MP for Dover and Deal, criticised the protest, while local Reform councillor Paul King advised residents to avoid the port area. Far-right activist Tommy Robinson reposted a video of the blockade.