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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor

Johnson threatens to privatise Passport Office over backlog

Passport office, Victoria, London
The Home Office advises anyone planning to travel this summer who needs a new passport to get their application in as soon as possible. Photograph: Rex/Shutterstock

Boris Johnson has threatened to “privatise the arse” off the Passport Office if it cannot clear its backlog and deliver better value for money, a senior government source has told reporters.

The prime minister also put the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and other “arm’s length” bodies on notice in comments to cabinet ministers, according to the source who attended Tuesday’s meeting.

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