The British government today attributed responsibility for the anti-immigration protests that occurred over the weekend to organized far-right groups and warned that protesters who have committed crimes will be arrested. In a statement in the British parliament, the Home Secretary, Sarah Jones, said that authorities are still gathering information about the incidents.
The protests were recorded in Dover on Saturday and in Portsmouth on Sunday. The anti-immigration demonstrations raised concern among authorities, who promised a firm response against any violent or illegal act. Sarah Jones emphasized that participants in criminal acts will face legal consequences.
The government led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been reinforcing its position against extremist groups and promised that it will not tolerate disturbances to public order. The situation arises in a context of growing tensions related to migration policy in the United Kingdom.
