SCOUT· 30%11m·2026-09-07·News Politics‘Thuggish’ far-right protesters descend on Dover and Portsmouth – The Latest
Far-right activists gathered in two disruptive demonstrations in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend, attempting to obstruct asylum seekers arriving on small boats from France. Many wore all black and balaclavas. The action was seemingly organised by Daniel Thomas, an agitator better known as Danny Tommo, who has…
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What people are saying
“war is when your government tells the people who the enemy is, revolution is when the people figure it out themselves”
“Almost like this was planned to distract from reform and Faragegate. Wouldn’t be surprised if Russia is involved. All a dog whistle as they are losing their grip.”
“Peaceful is when people show their faces, and wear non uniforms, their own clothing. Anything else sets up an intentionally aggressive dynamic.”
“It was a fairly peaceful protest so they are perfectly entitled to do it. I just don’t understand why they felt the need to play dress up. If they had painted themselves green they would have looked like Ninja Turtles.”
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