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Portsmouth this evening

247 replies

Shmoigel · Yesterday 23:09

Has anyone else seen the news about what’s happening in Portsmouth this evening
A boat has arrived in Hampshire and the protesters from Dover are currently in the sea blocking passage with hundreds more on the quay blocking coaches waiting.

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Happyjoe · Today 00:34

PinguMoll · Today 00:30

I've had 3 of my posts deleted in here today for saying very basic things about this situation

Depends how you say them?

ShakeMeUpJudie · Today 00:34

echt · Today 00:16

Put up a link and we'll see.

You honestly think they’re fake? Oh my word!

Bargarran · Today 00:33

Braveboys · Today 00:31

Not to mention the millions who are already here. Every last illegal - and there really are millions - must be deported. And it's wonderful these brave boys are trying to prevent more illegals from entering. I am so worried for their safety, the police are known very well for two tier policing against the native population of Britain.

I agree 100%. These guys are risking everything by going there to confront these criminals being brought in.

echt · Today 00:33

ShakeMeUpJudie · Today 00:31

Well, for example the people posting information about Portsmouth are at Portsmouth, filming and reporting what they see. So no, not out of their arses. Obviously there is some nonsense as everywhere, even on MN.

Any links for this?

Happyjoe · Today 00:33

Braveboys · Today 00:31

Not to mention the millions who are already here. Every last illegal - and there really are millions - must be deported. And it's wonderful these brave boys are trying to prevent more illegals from entering. I am so worried for their safety, the police are known very well for two tier policing against the native population of Britain.

Wow, more made up crap!

shuggles · Today 00:32

It's almost as if importing huge numbers of people without consent is a bad idea.

Happyjoe · Today 00:31

ShakeMeUpJudie · Today 00:24

Actually this is a really strange comment. You do know there are loads of left wing people on Twitter? And centre, and right. And they often argue with each other. It is the opposite of an echo chamber. When I joined I followed a load of accounts across the political spectrum and went from there. I even followed Owen Jones for a while!

The algorithm to push right wing has been admitted by twitter.
And they also stopped fact checking, people who used to fight misinformation were sacked. It allows lies to spread and lies spread fast. Hate speech and lies since Elon have increased massively and this has create real harm.

Of course you can follow whoever you want but it doesn't stop the fact that it's a right wing echo chamber. It hasn't been neutral since Elon.

ShakeMeUpJudie · Today 00:31

echt · Today 00:13

Where do you think those on Twitter (sic) get their info? Do they just pull information out of their arses?

Oh, hang on......

Well, for example the people posting information about Portsmouth are at Portsmouth, filming and reporting what they see. So no, not out of their arses. Obviously there is some nonsense as everywhere, even on MN.

Braveboys · Today 00:31

ShakeMeUpJudie · Today 00:20

It’s still too many

Not to mention the millions who are already here. Every last illegal - and there really are millions - must be deported. And it's wonderful these brave boys are trying to prevent more illegals from entering. I am so worried for their safety, the police are known very well for two tier policing against the native population of Britain.

tobee · Today 00:31

It’s the usual thing where people make all these claims about cover up by the media and government but offer no proof except from some random on X who they choose to believe because it suits them better to blame all their problems on some group other than take personal responsibility. Saying there’s a cover up that only they and their cult are party to gives them a thrill

Bargarran · Today 00:31

People are cracking. The Government's treading over the British population like we don't matter. This kind of this was inevitable.

PinguMoll · Today 00:30

tobee · Today 00:28

What problems for the country? The hysteria from some people on here is insane. “You are not allowed to discuss it” “you only get the truth on Twitter” conspiracy theory loons

I've had 3 of my posts deleted in here today for saying very basic things about this situation

PinguMoll · Today 00:29

fashionqueen0123 · Today 00:22

Thats not really the story though is it? The story is that thousands of men are trying to block their passage, not just that another boat has turned up.

The headline doesn't match the situation does it?

DecisionTime123 · Today 00:29

noblegiraffe · Today 00:20

I went to twitter to get the truth and saw the self-proclaimed patriot leader going up to the police, introducing himself and promptly puking everywhere.

I'm not entirely sure I wanted to see that.

Dodgy curry?

echt · Today 00:29

PerkingFaintly · Today 00:21

The far leftist Daily Mail and far leftist GB News would like a word with you.

Arf. You couldn't make it up, could you?

ShakeMeUpJudie · Today 00:29

sittingonabeach · Today 00:13

Because everything on twitter is accurate and the truth!

No, there’s a lot of total bollocks too. You have to use some discrimination to filter out the truthful stuff.

tobee · Today 00:28

What problems for the country? The hysteria from some people on here is insane. “You are not allowed to discuss it” “you only get the truth on Twitter” conspiracy theory loons

WhereYouLeftIt · Today 00:26

Almostreadyforautumnnow · Today 00:16

Is this on the news? Where can we see it?

Always interesting to read across several news outlets, to see which aspects of the story they emphasise and which they do not!

Times - Hundreds protest small boat migrant arrivals in Portsmouth
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/hundreds-protest-small-boat-migrant-arrivals-in-portsmouth-3rwcvd67t

Telegraph - Protesters clash with police after mega-dinghy arrives in Portsmouth
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/09/06/hundreds-protest-in-portsmouth-after-migrant-boat-arrives/

BBC - 140 migrants in single dinghy rescued in English Channel
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyegwl9vzqo

Guardian - Hundreds of far-right protesters descend on Portsmouth after small boat arrival
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/06/far-right-protesters-descend-on-portsmouth-after-small-boat-arrival

Sky - Police dispersal order in place after hundreds of protesters gather in Portsmouth
https://news.sky.com/story/140-migrants-in-one-small-boat-intercepted-in-english-channel-sky-news-understands-13582562

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https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/hundreds-protest-small-boat-migrant-arrivals-in-portsmouth-3rwcvd67t

ShakeMeUpJudie · Today 00:26

HotGrapefruit · Today 00:12

Twitter is a skip fire of Russian bots. If you want unfiltered news maybe just talk to actual humans

It’s not difficult to work out who is a genuine human being if you use a bit of nouse.

ThisMauveExpert · Today 00:24

I wish the protestors every success.

Stop all illegal migration now

sleepwouldbenice · Today 00:24

@Braveboysyoure deluded or a bot. No one can be this misled surely. Get a new hobby

PerkingFaintly · Today 00:24

PerkingFaintly · Today 00:23

Though Elon Musk, not so much. He's too busy calling people "paedos" for criticising his mini-submarine ideas.

This is, of course, a sign of his dedication to free speech.

ShakeMeUpJudie · Today 00:24

Happyjoe · Today 00:10

Twitter is a right wing echochamber. It's full of lies, completely full of them.

Actually this is a really strange comment. You do know there are loads of left wing people on Twitter? And centre, and right. And they often argue with each other. It is the opposite of an echo chamber. When I joined I followed a load of accounts across the political spectrum and went from there. I even followed Owen Jones for a while!

Happyjoe · Today 00:23

Braveboys · Today 00:19

Are you joking? The Beeb and the only msm the government allow a voice are far left activists in the pocket of the far left government. This is why things have got to this stage. And it's why the far leftists despise Elon Musk, who used to be their absolute darling. He allows free speech and ALL political stances are easily found on Twitter.

Lol.

Mirsine · Today 00:23

ShakeMeUpJudie · Today 00:05

Honestly, get yourself an account. It’s the best way to get actual information about what’s going in the world without the distorting filter of the media.

I wouldn’t call an Elon Musk owned platform heaving with Russian bots the best way to get actual information about what’s going on in the world.

The feed relies heavily on algorithms that boost content driving outrage, controversy and high engagement. Sensationalised claims and out of context clips spread extremely faster than nuanced and fact checked reporting.

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