Coverage dated September 7, 2026

What we know about anti-migrant protests and organiser Danny Thomas

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UK correspondent Daniel Sandford looks at the link between small boat protests in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend.

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    How anti-migrant boat protests were organised and who is behind them (opens BBC News)

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    Danny Thomas organised the demonstration in Dover - seemingly after weeks of preparation - and was also present in Portsmouth.

  2. BBC News

    What we know about anti-migrant protests and organiser Danny Thomas (opens BBC News)

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    UK correspondent Daniel Sandford looks at the link between small boat protests in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend.

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