Government condemns 'thuggish' behaviour in Portsmouth after second small boats protest

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 7, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Government condemns 'thuggish' behaviour in Portsmouth after second small boats protest

Hundreds of protesters blocked roads in Portsmouth last night after 140 migrants arrived via a dinghy. This protest follows a similar demonstration in Dover on Saturday. The government condemned these actions as 'thuggish' behavior.

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