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Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive EES border controls

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Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent
Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive EES border controls
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Liberal Democrats are urging Andy Burnham to lobby EU leaders to suspend the new Entry-Exit System (EES) border controls to prevent travel chaos for British holidaymakers. The system has been criticized as malfunctioning, causing significant delays at European borders during the peak summer travel season.

EES kiosks at Madrid airport. Spain will be the main destination for the 2.2 million Britons expected to head abroad this weekend. EES kiosks at Madrid airport. Spain will be the main destination for the 2.2 million Britons expected to head abroad this weekend. Travel & leisure Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive EES border controls Lib Dems call on PM to push for suspension of ‘bungled, malfunctioning’ system as overseas holiday travel peaks

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