Thug in the Toolbox: Portsmouth's Anti Migrant Protests Expose a Deeper Issue The UK government has condemned "thuggish" anti migrant protests in Portsmouth as hundreds of masked protesters disrupted traffic and chanted slogans calling for an end to migrant boat arrivals.
British Minister Emma Reynolds described their behavior as "intimidating. " But what lies beneath the surface? Are these protests a symptom of a broader societal issue?
According to Minister Reynolds, small boat crossings from France have decreased by 43% this year compared to last, yet the protests continue.