UK

Brexit blamed for Dover gridlock on second day of travel chaos in UK

About 10,000 cars predicted to travel through the port on Saturday as assengers faced hours-long queues

Cars queue at the check-in at the port of Dover in the UK as many families embark on getaways following the start of summer holidays for many schools in England and Wales. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA
Cars queue at the check-in at the port of Dover in the UK as many families embark on getaways following the start of summer holidays for many schools in England and Wales. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA
Miranda Bryant
Jon Henley
Sat Jul 23 2022 - 21:30 • 3 MIN READ

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