Portsmouth experiences second weekend of anti-immigration protests

Rightwing activists faced a heavy police presence and counter-demonstrations to their march against small boat crossings

Sammy Gecsoyler and Raphael Boyd

Published Sep 12, 2026

Portsmouth experiences second weekend of anti-immigration protests

Two men and a teenage boy have been arrested in Portsmouth at a far-right protest against immigration.

Far-right activists have gathered in Portsmouth for a second weekend after a small boat with 140 people seeking asylum on board was intercepted last Sunday while heading towards the city.

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