Suella Braverman Insists Post-Brexit Checks Are Not the Cause of Easter Border Chaos

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has denied that the long delays and traffic gridlock at the Port of Dover will be a regular occurrence, following the chaotic scenes of 14-hour queues faced by Easter holidaymakers trying to cross the border into France.

Speaking in response to criticism, Braverman dismissed suggestions that the post-Brexit passport checks were responsible for the congestion, calling it “unfair” to attribute the disruption solely to the new border controls. Despite the turmoil faced by holidaymakers, she insisted that in general, border operations have been running smoothly.

Braverman stated that she does not expect such delays to become a frequent issue, adding, “This is not the state of affairs we are looking to continue going forward.” The comments come amid widespread frustration at the long wait times and heavy traffic experienced by travellers at Dover during the busy Easter period.