Neil Duncan-Jordan, the Labour Member of Parliament for Poole, has raised concerns about a planned protest against the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in Poole, Dorset. The demonstration is expected to take place this Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the charity’s lifeboat support centre.
Neil Duncan-Jordan described the gathering as an “abhorrent” attack on a charity that saves lives without judgment. He urged residents to continue supporting the volunteers who operate the lifeboats and noted that the organisation has a legal duty to rescue anyone in danger at sea under international maritime law.
A group called the Bournemouth and Poole Patriots is organising the event because they disagree with the charity’s rescue work in the English Channel. The group has claimed that the lifeboat service is helping illegal immigration, though the RNLI maintains that its work is strictly humanitarian.
Members of the BCP Green Party have also expressed disappointment, citing concerns for volunteer morale and the local community. Dorset Police are expected to monitor the protest to ensure the safety of the public.
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