UK Borders Watchdog Candidate Agrees to Work Full-Time in Britain

John Tuckett, the government’s pick for chief inspector of borders and immigration, will relocate from Finland following scrutiny over his residency and work arrangements.

• John Tuckett, the preferred candidate for the UK’s chief inspector of borders and immigration role, currently resides in Finland but has agreed to work full-time in the UK.
• Tuckett’s selection drew criticism after he told MPs he envisioned a 60-40 split between in-person and remote work, citing his current residence in Finland.
• Prime Minister Keir Starmer clarified during Prime Minister’s Questions that Tuckett will now be required to work full-time from the UK, reversing previous arrangements.
• Tuckett has served as the UK’s immigration services commissioner since 2019, operating remotely from Finland, and has prior experience in government and public bodies.
• The role of chief inspector includes evaluating the government’s immigration performance, with a focus on issues like border security and small boat crossings.

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