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Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders on EES border controls

Published Friday, July 24, 2026 · Updated July 24

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  • Criticism of EES Border Controls — 1 source

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Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, is being pressed to lobby EU leaders to suspend the upcoming Entry/Exit System (EES) border controls. The EES, which requires biometric data from non-EU citizens, is feared to cause significant delays and disrupt travel for millions of British holidaymakers, especially families, when it is introduced in October.

What We Know — Key Points

  • About 2.2 million British holidaymakers are expected to head abroad between Friday and Monday.
  • Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is being urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive the new Entry/Exit System (EES) border controls.
  • The EES, set to be introduced in October, will require non-EU citizens to register fingerprints and facial scans, which critics fear will cause significant delays at borders.
  • The new system is particularly concerning for families traveling with children and could lead to missed flights and ruined holidays.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Criticism of EES Border Controls
  • The Guardian

    The article highlights the potential for Brexit-related border issues to ruin British holidays, framing the EES as a "bungled, malfunctioning border system" that punishes travelers.

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