Home Office sacks immigration chief inspector after scathing criticism of border security
by Holly Bancroft
Feb 20, 2024
2 minutes
The Home Office has sacked the independent chief inspector for borders and immigration after he criticised the UK Border Force over alleged security failings.
A Home Office spokesperson said that the independent chief inspector, David Neal, had “breached the terms of appointment and lost the confidence of the home secretary”. They added that the planned recruitment process for his replacement was underway.
Mr Neal warned
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