I stand corrected.:jap:

Actually, embarkation checks were abolished by the Tories.

As Max Boyce was prone to say, "I know, cos I was there."

Scouse.

In 1994 the Tory Govt withdrew embarkation control for passengers travelling to EU/EEA destinations from small and medium sized airports and on ferries.

In 1998 the Labour Govt withdrew routine embarkation control from all airports and ports for all passengers.

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