Politics · 7 September 2026
UK anti-immigration protests mirror Europe's far-right rise
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Recent anti-immigration protests in Portsmouth and Dover, sparked by small boat arrivals, reflect a growing populist backlash against current immigration policies. These demonstrations, which saw hundreds of people clash with police, echo the increasing strength of far-right parties across Europe. In Germany, the AfD party recently won 44% of the vote in a state election, seeking to form its first state government.
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