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Government promises to publish delayed reports after border watchdog sacked

Source: PA Wire

The Government has promised to publish the 15 reports prepared by the sacked borders and immigration watchdog, but did not set a deadline for doing so.

David Neal was fired on Tuesday after he “breached” the terms of his appointment and “lost the confidence of the Home Secretary”.

It is understood he was delivered the news by a senior civil servant over Zoom.

The had previously been criticised for delays in publishing reports submitted by Mr Neal

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