French fishermen strike brings holiday chaos
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Thousands of British holidaymakers are facing major disruptions as they try to board ferries in the south of England today as French fisherman stage a blockade over the price of fuel.
Thousands of British holidaymakers are facing major disruptions as they try to board ferries in the south of England today as French fisherman stage a blockade over the price of fuel.
Dover and Portsmouth were worst hit by the protests but most southern ports face some delays.
Many ferries have been delayed, diverted or cancelled.
P&O was holding one passenger ferry at Dover as it attempted to sail another into Calais.
SeaFrance meanwhile cancelled its 8.15am crossing to Calais while urging its day-trip customers not to travel until the protests had finished.
The action has left tourists returning to the UK from the Continent stranded or facing longer journeys.
At Portsmouth, P&O's Pride of Cherbourg, Pride of Hampshire and the firm's Superstar Express ship were at anchor, unable to travel to Cherbourg.
Port officials said delays to passenger traffic were among the worst for some time.
At Dover, SeaFrance, P&O, Hoverspeed and Norfolk Line were all urging customers to call before travelling.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments