Huge queues snake through Gatwick amid ’nationwide issue’ with airport e-gates

Long queues were seen at Gatwick Airport on Tuesday, 7 May, amid a “nationwide issue” with Border Force e-gates that caused significant disruption across the country. The Home Office said it was aware of a “technical issue” affecting the gates and was working closely with Border Force to resolve the issue “as soon as possible”. Footage and images shared on social media on Tuesday evening showed long queues forming at the e-gates, which scan passports, at other locations such as London’s Heathrow Airport as well as Stansted, Luton, Edinburgh, and Manchester. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: http