channel resort once frequented by queen victoria, ramsgate today is sleepy and run down. only its mayor appears to be advancing energetically into the future. a breaks a tear like the majority -- brexiteer like the majority of this harbor town. he points proudly to working harbor to be turned into a hub that can accommodate large vessels and commercial traffic. ramsgate has not operated a regular cross channel service since 2013. now there are plans to revive it. in the event of a no deal brexit , it is slated as an alternative route to avert bottlenecks in nearby dover. but the plan by the transport secretary has been sharply criticized. the harbor is too shallow to accommodate freight ships. >> it is a fantasy. it is what i would call the emperors new port.