Government condemns 'thuggish behaviour' following Portsmouth protest

The government has condemned the "intimidating and thuggish behaviour" of protesters in Portsmouth last night. “The right to peaceful protest is fundamental to our democracy, but it must never cross a line into disorder," a spokesperson says, adding: “We thank the emergency services who are working to safely manage this situation.” Conservative MP for nearby Isle of Wight East, Joe Robertson, says it is "extremely concerning" to see "an illegal migrant crossing this