Far-right planning to mobilise 'thousands' for protest over UK migrant camp
The leader of a far-right anti-migrant group in the UK has claimed he is able to mobilise thousands of supporters to protest at a proposed site to house "small-boat" migrants. Daniel Thomas, the founder of the Patriot Platform, organised recent protests in Portsmouth after the arrival of more than 140 asylum seekers crammed on to one so-called mega dinghy. His group was also behind a protest in…
Daniel Thomas, leader of the far-right Patriot Platform, claims he can rally thousands to protest a planned site in Oxfordshire for housing asylum seekers. His group staged recent protests in Portsmouth and Dover after large numbers of migrants arrived. Thomas, associated with anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson, suggests 5,000 Patriots could surround the Oxford site, preventing migrants from entering.
Opponents in Piddington have sent an open letter to MPs expressing safety concerns. Patriots are reportedly considering a vessel to confront migrant boats in the English Channel, though Thomas denies involvement in direct Channel action. Experts note the group's organization and militaristic tactics are new developments. However, the Patriot Platform faces a critical decision regarding future protests, as increased counter-terrorism measures could force the police to adopt stricter tactics.
Migrants crossing the English Channel have dropped by nearly 45% this year, but smugglers are cramming more people into each boat to offset losses. The UK government has announced 500 new officers to combat money laundering and organized crime.
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