Cross-Channel ferries suspended after strike

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Cross-Channel ferry services are in chaos as French workers blockade the Port of Calai

SeaFrance has suspended its services for 24 hours until Saturday as workers strike in protest at job losses at the firm.

P&O Ferries has also suspended all crossings after one of its sailing ships from Dover, the Pride of Burgundy, was prevented from docking at Calais on Friday morning.

P&O spokeswoman Michelle Ulyatt said: "We are currently in a situation where ferry services are suspended. Around 300 SeaFrance workers are congregating around the berths at Calais and they have a dinghy blocking one of the berths.

"We are transferring customers over to Eurotunnel and in the meantime putting as much pressure as possible on the French authorities to clear SeaFrance workers so we can continue our business."

P&O Ferries said it took the decision to turn around the Pride of Burgundy, carrying passengers and freight, and bring her back to Dover.