'Think carefully' before trying to leave Britain at Christmas, Suella Braverman ... trends now
Britons are facing a stark warning to 'think carefully' before attempting to leave the country this Christmas.
Home Secretary Suella Braverman has sounded the alarm about 'undeniable, serious disruption' due to border staff going on strike.
She cautioned that despite plans for the Army to take some of the strain travel will inevitably be 'impacted'.
The wave of planned strikes over conditions and pay this month have extended from nurses, paramedics and rail workers to Border Force officials.
Staff at Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham and Cardiff airports will strike for eight days from December 23 to New Year's Eve.
Ms Braverman told broadcasters: 'It's very regrettable that they have made this decision to potentially strike over critical times in the run up and following Christmas and New Year.
'If they go ahead with those strikes there will be undeniable, serious disruption caused to many thousands of people who have holiday plans.
Home Secretary Suella Braverman has sounded the alarm about 'undeniable, serious disruption' due to border staff going on strike
Staff at Gatwick, Heathrow (pictured), Manchester, Birmingham and Cardiff airports will strike for eight days from December 23 to New Year's Eve
'I really want to urge people who have got plans to travel abroad to think carefully about their plans because they may well be impacted.'
Downing Street sought to brace passengers for disruption and urged them to check with airlines for the latest information before travelling.
Ms Braverman said plans are in place to bring in army personnel to help fill a 'variety of roles' but insisted she would not compromise on security to alleviate disruption.
'Ultimately I'm not willing to compromise on security at the border, that's the number one priority,' she said.
'That may well have
