Mike Tapp, the Labour MP for Dover and Deal, criticised what he called “idiots” travelling to Dover with the intention of causing disruption.
In a post on Facebook he said: “Park run cancelled and port access disrupted.
“I am fed up with idiots coming to Dover to cause disruption. I bet if you asked any one of those “protesters” they wouldn’t know small boat crossing are down by 40% and we are working hard to fix the mess.
“Go home, enjoy your weekend/get a job.”
It remains unclear what the protesters are demonstrating against or what specific issues they are seeking to address.