The head of the UK’s border security command will step down at the end of March after failing to stem the surge in crossings.
The Home Office confirmed Martin Hewitt would leave the post of border security commander after 18 months in the job.
Sir Keir Starmer appointed Mr Hewitt, a former senior police officer, shortly after becoming Prime Minister – tasking him with curbing the number of small boats
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