The Home Secretary Suella Braverman has warned people to rethink their Christmas holidays overseas as a result of ‘undeniable, serious disruption’ from striking Border Force staff.
Her warning follows the news that Border Force officers at locations in England, Scotland and Wales are to take strike action for eight days over Christmas
PCS members employed by the Home Office on passport control will take action at London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and Glasgow airports on December 23, 24, 25, 26 28, 29 and 30 and 31
Ultimately I am not willing to compromise on security at the border. That is the number one priority. That may well have an adverse impact on convenience for people, frankly, whether it is the time that they may have to wait for flights or departures, they may well be delayed on arrivals and various travel plans.
“Ultimately security at the border is my number one non-negotiable priority.”
Braverman said that if the strikes go ahead “there will be undeniable, serious disruption caused to many thousands of people who have holiday plans”.
