What we know about anti-migrant protests and organiser Danny Thomas
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- Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend to protest small boat crossings.
- The two demonstrations were linked through organiser Danny Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo.
- BBC correspondent Daniel Sandford examined Thomasโs background and how social media and local support helped galvanize the protests.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend for protests against small boat crossings. The connection between the two events was one organiser: Danny Thomas, more widely known as Danny Tommo.
BBC UK correspondent Daniel Sandford investigates Thomasโs background and examines how he has galvanised the protests through social media and local support.
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