‘Scandalous’ if UK watchdog role left empty when Rwanda plan starts, says inspector | Immigration and asylum

The UK’s chief inspector of borders and immigration has called it “scandalous” that his watchdog role could be left vacant while the Rwanda scheme is introduced.

In a break with the treatment of his predecessors, David Neal has been told he will not serve a second term as chief inspector of borders and immigration. The Times reported that a successor is unlikely to be appointed for at least six months – covering the period when the prime minister has said he hopes the first flights will take off.

“It’s scandalous that such a critical position at a time of such importance for the…