BREAKING NEWS Popular EU holiday destination to let Brits skip border queues by becoming first to allow UK tourists to use passport e-gates
Faro Airport in Portugal will start the rollout of e-gate access to UK arrivals this week, the minister for EU relations revealed today.
Taking a question about steps 'to improve relations with the EU', Nick Thomas-Symonds - a minister in the Cabinet Office - told the Commons: 'The historic deal that we signed with the EU on May 19 is in our national interests - good for bills, borders and jobs.
'It slashes red tape and bureaucracy, boosts British exporters and makes life easier for holidaymakers.
'Indeed, I'm delighted to confirm this morning that Faro Airport in Portugal will start the rollout of e-gate access to UK arrivals this week.'
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