Activists have blocked the Port of Dover after a series of controversial protests on the M25 motorway.
Two groups have blocked the A20 at the Eastern Docks roundabout and near the junction with Union Street for the Western Docks.
Police are currently at the scene in Dover but no arrests have taken place. One officer was heard telling angry motorists “we’ve just got to go along with it” before asking them to get back in their cars and wait for the protest to finish.
Another officer asked the protesters: “How long are you expecting to be here today?”
One activist replied that they planned to remain “all day”.
The officer said that police would “do our best to make sure things stay calm but if you work with me I’d really appreciate that.”
The Port of Dover told those stuck in traffic that the port remains open but the entrance is blocked.
The group claimed that 40 people who had been involved in 10 days of motorway protests were also part of the Dover blockade.
Police let an ambulance through the traffic caused by the protest. When protesters were told, they jumped up, shouted “ambulance” and it was let through.
Priti Patel had promised action on these demonstrations but once again finds herself humiliated.
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