Eu at it again!!

As if the British have not suffered enough from the Labour incompetence, the EU is always ready to add fuel to the fire – this time with still more bureaucracy.  

 Its new EU Entry/Exit System (EES)  is now in operation, forcing travellers to register for its new automated system for non-EU,  including British nationals, each time they cross an EU external border. The will register the person's name, type of travel document, biometric data (fingerprints and captured facial images) and the date and place of entry and exit.

These more onerous entry requirements will require travellers to queue and scan their passports and travel documents at an automated self-service kiosk, nearly one fifth (18%) of Brits interviewed are aware of the new system and are now reconsidering their winter sun travel plans. Skiers and winter sport lovers are among the main sector facing the problem

Our sister travel site, www.goodskiguide.com has had scores of queries from winter sport  fans, who say they also didn’t realise that they will be required to apply for a 3-year visa when visiting one of the 33 Schengen area countries, which include favourite holiday hotspots Spain, France, Greece, Italy and Portugal. As part of the EES authorisation process, travellers will need to provide personal information, details about their trip and pay a seven Euro fee to cross the border. Many respondents said this new bureaucracy is another EU rip-off, which will stop them going to Europe to ski or do winter sports.

Anyone travelling abroad should ensure they understand the new EES rules and have all the correct travel documents and visas in place and buy cancellation insurance in case of further anti-British legislation.

Simon McCulloch, chief commercial officer at Staysure, said: “Autumn offers a great opportunity for many of us to travel to Europe without the inflated costs and overcrowding of July and August.  The new entry and exit system could potentially impact travellers when it comes into force and possibly put some people off EU travel in the short term, but it is important that travellers are aware of the potential for minor disruptions and plan accordingly. 

“Whilst there may be initial teething pains at busy border crossings and ports, we do not envisage the EES being a long-term problem for holidaymakers. Having the right travel insurance in place as soon as a trip is booked offers peace of mind.”

Starmer MPs face attack

MPs are at heightened risk of attack amid growing public unhappiness with Labour over issues such as their farms inheritance tax raid and winter fuel allowance axe, an expert warned today.

Philip Grindell, who advised Parliament on security for MPs after the killing of Labour MP Jo Cox, has voiced alarm at a growing list of budget grievances, and cautioned Labour after mass protests by farmers, more pensioners dying over the winter, and nationwide job losses from the national insurance hike on businesses.

Mr Grindell told MailOnline that the government was giving the impression it is not 'listening' to anger. And he pointed to the row about ministers accepting  luxurious and expensive 'freebies' such as clothing, boxes at Arsenal FC and Taylor Swift gig tickets as a potential aggravating factor. 

The comments came amid Labour nerves at signs of the government's popularity plunging after a torrid first few months in power.

In the latest widespread evidence of public anger, three million (and growing hourly) people have signed a Parliamentary petition demanding an immediate general election.