Disruption at Port of Dover as masked 'stop the boats' protesters block roads

The government says it condemns "the behaviour in Dover" and the hours-long disruption it caused.

The demonstrators wore masks masks and prevented traffic from accessing the port

Masked far-right protesters leave trail of disruption in Dover  The Times

Masked protesters blocked major roads around England’s Port of Dover on Saturday.

Masked men blocked roads leading to Britain's busiest ferry port in Dover. This protest disrupted traffic around the major cross-Channel hub on Saturday morning. Port officials stated that all traffic in and out of the port had been stopped. Videos showed several dozen men dressed in black, shouting "stop the boats". T

Footage showed the group, appearing largely to be men, dressed in black and wearing balaclavas, gathered at the port on Saturday.

Footage showed the group, appearing largely to be men, dressed in black and wearing balaclavas, gathered at the port on Saturday.

Live Milo Pope | Live News reporter Published September 5, 2026 10:33am Updated September 5, 2026 10:33am Hundreds of masked men dressed in black block roads near the port of Dover (Picture: SWNS) Hundreds of masked men have brought traffic around the Port of Dover to a standstill in a ‘stop the boats’ protest. The men

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