RNLI 'Disappointed' with Ports' Communication over Migrant Rescue

RNLI 'disappointed' with ports' communication over migrant rescue

The RNLI were denied entry to Southampton and Portsmouth ports

Two ports denied request to land 120 migrants in RNLI boats

The King's Harbour Master and Southampton Port both declined to allow migrants ashore on Sunday.

RNLI boats denied entry to two ports before being met by protesting crowds

An RNLI boat that picked up 140 migrants was denied entry to two larger ports and forced to bring the migrants ashore during large protests.

RNLI lifeboats carrying migrants were refused access to two ports

The arrivals warnings of an "invasion" of other coastal towns, such as Brighton, Southampton or Weymouth as smugglers change their tactics.