A Kent MP has called for a debate in the House of Commons on the problems caused by strikes, blockades and stoppages by workers in France.

Speaking in the House on Thursday, Gwyn Prosser said the action by the French was causing massive disruption to his constituency of Dover and to the cross-Channel ferries.

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He said: "My colleagues and I have raised these matters with ministers and with Kent County Council over a long period of time, but progress in resolving this serious problem has been very slow.

"It is a problem not only for Dover but for the road haulage system generally and for UK Ltd."

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