Unions say borders need more staff
Pete Norris, of the PCS union, says border controls at Dover are "not as secure as they could be".
Police join protests
Off-duty police officers will don black caps in protests today - representing each officer expected to be lost under Government budget cuts.
Protests over jobs and pensions
Union leaders predict up to 400,000 public sector workers will be involved in demonstrations today, including thousands from our region.