A grandmother called Millie has spoken out at a demonstration outside a migrant accommodation facility in Aldershot, articulating her worries about unauthorised boat arrivals via the English Channel.
She attended the gathering to voice her support for lawful immigration whilst expressing opposition to what she described as irregular crossings happening "day in, day out".
"I've come here because we're just a small island and as far as I'm concerned, I'm all for legal migration but not the ones coming across the Channel day in, day out," Millie told GB News during the demonstration.
The protest in Aldershot forms part of wider demonstrations occurring at asylum accommodation sites across the nation, with various groups organising gatherings both supporting and opposing the facilities' use.
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|Millie said hers and the safety of other women in the area is at stake
Millie expressed particular anxiety about personal safety, revealing she feels increasingly vulnerable whilst undertaking everyday activities.
"I'm a grandmother. I'm extremely fearful for women and children. I don't want to be looking over my shoulder when I'm walking my dog alone. I'm frightened," she stated.
The grandmother highlighted her frustration regarding resource allocation, pointing to what she perceives as misplaced priorities in government spending.
She emphasised that those arriving were "mainly men who are eating up our resources," whilst drawing attention to the plight of military veterans without homes and other British citizens experiencing homelessness.
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|Mollie spoke to Charlie Peters on GB News
"We've got veterans that are homeless and our own homeless," Millie noted, suggesting these groups should receive priority assistance over those arriving through irregular routes.
Millie responded forcefully when questioned about accusations of holding extremist views, describing such characterisations as deeply offensive.
"I find it extremely insulting. We're decent people," she declared, rejecting any association with far-right ideology.
The grandmother revealed her family's historical opposition to fascism, stating: "To be classed as a Nazi, my grandfather fought the fascists in the Somme."
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She emphasised that she had travelled to the demonstration independently, describing herself as "a frightened grandmother" who felt compelled to voice her concerns.
Millie insisted that those attending the protest represented ordinary citizens united by shared worries rather than political extremism.
"We're all one big voice. I love England, I love our country and we should all be one voice because where does it end?" she said.
Millie appeared visibly affected during her conversation with reporters, acknowledging the personal significance of speaking publicly for the first time.
"I'm shaking here, talking to you, it's the first time I've ever done anything like this," she admitted to GB News.
When questioned about recent diplomatic agreements between Britain and France regarding migrant returns, the grandmother expressed doubt about their effectiveness.
"I don't think anyone is listening," she stated, conveying scepticism about governmental responsiveness to public concerns.
Her attendance at the Aldershot demonstration marked a departure from her usual activities, with the pensioner explaining she felt driven to participate despite her nervousness.
The protest occurred as similar gatherings took place at migrant accommodation facilities throughout Britain, reflecting ongoing public debate about asylum policy.