Sacked borders watchdog hits out at ‘shocking leadership’ in Home Office
by David Hughes
Feb 27, 2024
3 minutes
Sacked border watchdog David Neal told MPs he was fired “for doing my job” and hit out at the “shocking” way the Home Office terminated his role.
He was sacked as the independent chief inspector of borders and immigration earlier this month after losing the confidence of Home Secretary James Cleverly amid claims he breached the terms of his appointment.
The former inspector had become embroiled in a row with the Home Office about concerns he was raising over security checks at airports.
Mr Neal told
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