UK politics live: Government condemns ‘thuggish and intimidating’ far-right protesters in Portsmouth
Treasury minister Emma Reynolds said the demonstration had ‘crossed the line’ of peaceful protest
- Why it matters
- Treasury minister Emma Reynolds's statement signals official disapproval of the protest methods, establishing the government's position on the demonstration's conduct.
- Most affected
- Far-right protesters in Portsmouth — Subject to government condemnation for thuggish and intimidating conduct.
Attendees of or supporters of the demonstration — Official designation of their protest as having crossed acceptable bounds. - Likely next
- Whether the government announces any further response or enforcement action in relation to the protesters.
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