Far-right protesters clash with asylum seekers in Portsmouth

Far-right protesters descend on Portsmouth after small boat arrival

Coastguard brings asylum seekers to shore as far-right influencer livestreams event calling for men to travel to port Far-right activists have descended on Portsmouth, where a small boat with 140 asylum seekers on board was intercepted heading towards the Portsmouth coast. It sparked a major response with a helicopter, an aeroplane and lifeboats sent to the scene. It is thought to be the first time such a large boat containing asylum seekers has been brought to Portsmouth. The boat’s occupant...

By Diane Taylor and Charlie Moloney