POLITICSJul 24 · 12:14 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDGwyn Topham Transport correspondent

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

Lib Dems urge PM Andy Burnham to lobby EU leaders to suspend the new entry-exit system (EES), which they describe as 'bungled, malfunctioning'. Over 2.2 million British holidaymakers are expected to travel abroad during the peak weekend, with most heading to Europe.

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