On the ground in the English seaside town rightwing influencers say is being ‘invaded’
Tom Armstrong, who lives in the area, said it was good that rightwing politicians were drawing attention to small boat crossings. Photograph: Andrew Aitchison/The GuardianView image in fullscreenTom Armstrong, who lives in the area, said it was good that rightwing politicians were drawing attention to small boat crossings. The French government said he simply passed by a routine training exercise that involved firing live rounds.With its sloping pebble beach and sunbathers and dog-walkers enjoying the summer sunshine by its marina this week, Dover does not look much like the frontline of a war zone.
- ▪Tom Armstrong, who lives in the area, said it was good that rightwing politicians were drawing attention to small boat crossings.
- ▪Photograph: Andrew Aitchison/The GuardianView image in fullscreenTom Armstrong, who lives in the area, said it was good that rightwing politicians were drawing attention to small boat crossings.
- ▪The French government said he simply passed by a routine training exercise that involved firing live rounds.With its sloping pebble beach and sunbathers and dog-walkers enjoying the summer sunshine by its marina this week, Dover does not lo
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Tom Armstrong, who lives in the area, said it was good that rightwing politicians were drawing attention to small boat crossings. Photograph: Andrew Aitchison/The GuardianView image in fullscreenTom Armstrong, who lives in the area, said it was good that rightwing politicians were drawing attention to small boat crossings. Photograph: Andrew Aitchison/The GuardianImmigration and asylumOn the ground in the English seaside town rightwing influencers say is being ‘invaded’Some in Dover say their town is being exploited by content creators and politicians, but others claim there is a genuine problemKevin RawlinsonSat 1 Aug 2026 07.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 1 Aug 2026 07.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIf you believe rightwing influencers and politicians, Dover and the wider Kent…
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