‘Anti-migrant’ and so called ‘anti-fascist’ groups have clashed in Dover today, as both are staging simultaneous protests in the Kent coastal town. Labour MP Diane Abbott has attended the demonstration, joining forces with communists and socialists from across Europe in calling for open borders. The event was originally planned as a rally to ‘Support the Dover to Calais Truckers,’ following numerous reports of cross continental drivers being attacked passing through the French port. However, the rally was seized on by numerous right and left wing groups. The Kent anti-fascist network, joined by supporters from across the country including gay rights activists, marched through the town this morning, starting in Market Square at 11am. Right wing groups were due to march in a counter-protest at 2pm from Dover Priory rail station. However the two groups had already clashed, with one altercation taking place at a service station on the M20 outside Maidstone, forcing the facility to close. Coach-loads of both groups pulled into the services and attacked each other’s coaches. Windows were smashed and a swastika was daubed on the left-wingers’ bus. UPDATE: Pictures show carnage at junction 8 as coaches are smashed. Thank you @bat020 https://t.co/pQiugOAJZG pic.twitter.com/bNUxwtUNdI — Suz Elvey (@SuzElvey) January 30,