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RNLI steps up security after attacks by far-right agitators over small boat rescues
UK NewsSeptember 10, 2026 at 11:44 AMNational

RNLI steps up security after attacks by far-right agitators over small boat rescues

By Steven MorrisThe Guardian - UK News

Volunteers told to consider not wearing branded clothing and to shut lifeboat stations if they feel in dangerPolice working to protect RNLI in Dorset amid opposition to small boat rescuesThe RNLI is stepping up security after a backlash from far-right agitators over the lifeboat charity’s involvement in rescuing asylum seekers in the Channel and landing them on UK shores.Volunteers have been told by the charity’s bosses that they should consider not wearing RNLI branded clothing if they feel this might put them at risk. Continue reading...

Volunteers told to consider not wearing branded clothing and to shut lifeboat stations if they feel in danger

The RNLI is stepping up security after a backlash from far-right agitators over the lifeboat charity’s involvement in rescuing asylum seekers in the Channel and landing them on UK shores.

Volunteers have been told by the charity’s bosses that they should consider not wearing RNLI branded clothing if they feel this might put them at risk.

Continue reading...