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The Sikh community in Gravesend came together to make fresh hot food for lorry drivers stuck in Kent. "You don't have to be a Christian to believe in the season of goodwill"

It comes after some drivers clashed with police in Dover on Wednesday, while others protested by blocking roads near the lorry holding facility at Manston Airport, where there have been complaints over a lack of food and toilets.

"Health professionals, cleaning ladies, childcare workers, checkout staff: They all proved their commitment to the nation, and it is now the turn of the republic to take a step towards them."

Spare a thought for those working in these conditions as you tuck into your dinner this year.

The 'night before Brexmas' header comes as UK-EU trade deal expected to be signed today.

Also millions more people are to be taken into Tier 4 from Boxing day.

“I have a small baby at home, it would be first Christmas together, but that’s it, I guess we’ll do it on Facebook."

"Many of these so-called impoverished children have smart phones and we expect the taxpayers to dip into their pockets to feed them."

Dozens of drivers at the Manston site can be seen standing outside of their lorries waiting for food and water. Others have been honking their vehicle’s horns in unison to demonstrate their feelings.