Who is behind ‘thuggish’ far-right protests in Dover and Portsmouth?
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 close ties with the far-right extremist Tommy Robinson. Thomas was recorded on the ground saying Portsmouth was now ‘ground zero’ for small boat crossings, and has threatened further action. Lucy Hough speaks to political correspondent Ben Quinn
TL;DR
- Far-right activists held disruptive demonstrations in Dover and Portsmouth.
- The protests targeted asylum seekers arriving on small boats.
- Many activists wore all black and balaclavas.
- Daniel Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo, is believed to have organized the actions.
- Thomas has ties to far-right extremist Tommy Robinson.
- Thomas referred to Portsmouth as 'ground zero' for small boat crossings and threatened further action.