Mike Tapp: “I realised very quickly that it could be misinterpreted and so I deleted it immediately. I apologise wholeheartedly for…”

This Labour Government must succeed – for the good of our country. I will be working every single day to help deliver for the British people.

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.

For me, service has always meant putting the country first, and I’m proud to have approached the role with that principle at its heart.

I won’t be intimidated to drop my views. Stay classy!