Port of Dover gridlock 'could worsen' over weekend

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A French MP has blamed Brexit as travellers using the Port of Dover face six-hour queues.

Jack Cousens, AA roads policy chief, said the weekend could be busier.

"Drivers should continue to expect disruption and delays on major holiday routes to the south-west, eastern coast and ports of Dover and Folkestone. With most schools in England and Wales breaking up for summer this week, the RAC said an estimated 18.8 million leisure trips were planned in the UK between Friday and Monday.Earlier, Dover's MP Natalie Elphicke claimed French border officers "didn't turn up for work", causing traffic to queue for miles.'Aftermath of Brexit'

She said: "We need action from France to build up capacity at the border to limit any further disruption for British tourists."

 

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Conservative mess

Just don’t go , or stop fkn moaning

brexit means brexit... this is the gift of Conservatives to the brits.. why the fuck will france bother anymore.... it might even close its borders permanently .... france has no gains entertaining UK.... KEEP CALM AND ENJOY BREXIT.......

No sympathy for Brexiteers blocked in there! You think this coupled to the fact that the EU has started a new legal action against the UK today is not linked?

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Chaos everywhere?

No queues for this lot, and they're even allowed to bring in their guns - no questions asked.

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