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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Suha Kidwai

Protesters gather in Gosport after reports of migrant dinghy arrival

  • Around 100 protesters gathered in Gosport following reports that a migrant dinghy carrying approximately 120 people was approaching British waters from Normandy.
  • Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary deployed officers to the area, imposing Public Order Act conditions and banning face coverings.
  • Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage stated there was no indication the boat would land in Hampshire, though authorities prepared for potential arrivals.
  • This marks the third migrant boat departure from Normandy in a month, a route that has historically been rare for Channel crossings.
  • Provisional figures show 19,451 Channel crossings have been recorded this year, down significantly compared to the same period in recent years.

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Anti-migrant protesters gather in seaside town as dinghy crosses the Channel

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