Oxford 'stop the boats' protest planned for November

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 13:03 · Archive

An Oxford patriots group has organised a 'stop the boats' march for Saturday, November 14, meeting at Carfax Tower. The group is calling on people from across Oxfordshire and beyond to attend what they describe as an opportunity to make their voices heard on immigration policy.

The protesters say they want stronger borders and proper control of the immigration system. The group stated: 'We want to see a large, peaceful and respectful turnout. No violence. No intimidation. No hatred.' Flags are encouraged at the march.

'Stop the boats' refers to the small boat crossings from France across the English Channel. According to Track UK data published on BBC News, there have been almost 21,000 small boat crossings so far this year, a 40 per cent reduction on the previous year. Many of those crossing are asylum seekers. The issue of where to house them has been controversial, with hotels previously used and now being replaced with military sites including one at Piddington in Oxfordshire.

How it is being reported

• Oxford city centre 'stop the boats' protest and march announcedA protest has been announced by an Oxford group, starting in the city centre and related to the boat crossings across the English Channel.Oxford Mail · 21 Oct, 12:30
• Oxford city centre 'stop the boats' protest and march announcedA protest has been announced by an Oxford group, starting in the city centre and related to the boat crossings across the English Channel.Oxfordshire Guardian · 21 Oct, 12:30

In this story: Oxford · Oxfordshire · Carfax Tower · France · English Channel · Piddington

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem