https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-anti-migrant-boat-protests-were-organised-and-who-is-behind-themContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-anti-migrant-boat-protests-were-organised-and-who-is-behind-themhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-anti-migrant-boat-protests-were-organised-and-who-is-behind-them#u65059Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:08:32 +0000Groups operating as Poole Patriots and Bournemouth Patriots targeted the Poole RNLI training centre under heavy police watch, following unrest in Dover and Portsmouth. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood urged officers to use their full powers against far-right groups showing obvious malign intent. A government spokesperson condemned the intimidating and thuggish behavior of activists who blocked roads and smashed police car windscreens after a boat carrying 140 migrants landed in Portsmouth. Small boat arrivals have dropped by more than 40 percent compared to last year as joint police closures for https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-anti-migrant-boat-protests-were-organised-and-who-is-behind-themhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-anti-migrant-boat-protests-were-organised-and-who-is-behind-them#u62138Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:01:08 +0000Daniel Thomas, the 37-year-old founder of Patriot Platform, led hundreds of balaclava-clad men during anti-migrant protests at the Port of Dover. Thomas describes his supporters as working-class tradespeople, including carpenters, roofers, and bricklayers. These demonstrations involved masked protesters in black clothing blocking traffic. Following a weekend of unrest in Portsmouth, local residents report feeling anxious about their city becoming a frontline for migration disputes. The protests have drawn condemnation from government ministers and prompted concerns regarding far-right activity https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-anti-migrant-boat-protests-were-organised-and-who-is-behind-themhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-anti-migrant-boat-protests-were-organised-and-who-is-behind-them#u61166Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:47:04 +0000Masked and black-clad demonstrators blocked traffic at the UK's Port of Dover in an apparent anti-immigrant protest. Hard-right campaigner Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, organised the demonstration following weeks of preparation and was also present at a protest in Portsmouth. Government ministers condemned the participants for dressing up in costumes and hiding behind masks. The demonstrations have prompted serious questions for authorities and the government regarding the actions of far-right groups operating at English ports.Why it mattersThe demonstrations have drawn sharp criti