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‘Scandalous’ airport inspection reveals lack of private jet security checks

Source: PA Archive

An inspection at a busy London airport identified “a significant risk to security” after it revealed that private jets are landing in the UK without undergoing proper security checks, a report has revealed.

The newly published review was written by former independent chief inspector of borders and immigration David Neal, who was sacked last month by the Home Office after publicly sharing his fears about the problem.

Mr Neal “breached” the terms of his appointment, according to the Government department.

This is shocking and something is clearly very wrong... this needs to be addressed by the Home Office as a matter of urgency

Ex-chief inspector of borders and immigration David Neal

Shadow home secretary said the report is “scandalous” and exposes a “Conservative Government which has lost control of our borders and our border security”.

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