# Black-clad protesters block Dover port, causing major traffic delays

Hundreds of masked protesters blocked Dover port roads, causing significant traffic delays and cancelling local events.

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A large group of people dressed in black and wearing balaclavas blocked the road at the Port of Dover in Kent, forcing closures in both directions on the A20. [^1]

Activists blocked the Dover port in the UK as a protest against illegal migration. [^2]

Kent police said they were aware of the protest, which the Port of Dover described as a public order incident. [^3]

National Highways reported that traffic in and out of the port on the A20 has been stopped, causing delays of up to 30 minutes and four miles of congestion. [^4]

The Port of Dover confirmed in a statement that the disruption was affecting all routes in and out, as well as around the town, and that it was in touch with the police. [^5]

Mike Tapp, a Labour MP, called the demonstrators idiots who come to Dover to create problems. [^6]

Mike Tapp, a Labour MP, stated that the number of small boats with migrants arriving in Dover has already fallen by 40 percent. [^7]

Paul King, a Reform UK council member, stated that the port blockade was an action against foreigners arriving by boat. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. A large group of people dressed in black and wearing balaclavas blocked the road at the Port of Dover in Kent, forcing closures in both directions on the A20. (The Guardian, News)
2. Activists blocked the Dover port in the UK as a protest against illegal migration. (Lenta.ru, News)
3. Kent police said they were aware of the protest, which the Port of Dover described as a public order incident. (The Guardian, News)
4. National Highways reported that traffic in and out of the port on the A20 has been stopped, causing delays of up to 30 minutes and four miles of congestion. (The Guardian, News)
5. The Port of Dover confirmed in a statement that the disruption was affecting all routes in and out, as well as around the town, and that it was in touch with the police. (The Guardian, News)
6. Mike Tapp, a Labour MP, called the demonstrators idiots who come to Dover to create problems. (Lenta.ru, News)
7. Mike Tapp, a Labour MP, stated that the number of small boats with migrants arriving in Dover has already fallen by 40 percent. (Lenta.ru, News)
8. Paul King, a Reform UK council member, stated that the port blockade was an action against foreigners arriving by boat. (Lenta.ru, News)

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