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RNLI steps up security after attacks by far-right agitators over small boat rescues
The Guardian World
Thursday 10 September 2026, 10:44 UTC
By Steven Morris
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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...
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.
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