Protesters demonstrated in Weymouth town centre in opposition to new US president elect Donald Trump on Saturday.

About 15 people gathered on New Bond Street just after midday to voice their concerns over the threat they believe Mr Trump's political rhetoric could have on far-right politics in the UK. 

Campaigners from Stand Up to Racism Dorset were supported by Dorset Extinction Rebellion, the Dorset Unison and the Dorset Palestine Solidarity Campaign at the demonstration. 

The protesters are worried about the president elect's policies on migration in particular spilling over into UK society and that it will 'give confidence' to far-right extremists here in the UK.

Lynne Hubbard, chair of Stand Up To Racism Dorset said: "I think the important thing for us is that Trump targets migrants and blames them for lots of problems in society.

"What he is planning to do to deport migrants and break up families is inhumane.

"It also gives the far-right confidence to do the same here.

"Migrants are so helpful to the NHS and care system, you don't need to blame migrants.

"What is happening in the US, we do not want to see happen here, we want a society where we don't have a culture of blame and I believe we can get there.

"The far right are embolden by it so it is important we make it clear that we will not let it happen here."

The demonstration called 'Dump Trump was part of a series of protests up and down the country, with others previously taking part in Leeds, Liverpool, Portsmouth and the US Embassy in London in the wake of the election result.

Mr Trump declared on Wednesday he had won a 'magnificent victory for the American people', defeating Democrat rival Kamala Harris.

His victory marks a comeback in a political career which has been marred in controversy, criminal charges, accusations of racism and sexism, and the US Capitol riots on January 6 2021.

During his election campaign, Mr Trump promised the biggest mass deportation of undocumented migrants in US history.

He has also pledged to complete the building of a wall at the border with Mexico that was started during his first presidency.