I would argue that given the fact that all passenger lists are supplied to UK border in advance and the fact that ALL EU citizens are legally entitled to enter unhindered (Unless there is a warrant out for them !) the UK Border are acting illogically checking every passport whether we are a Schengan signatory or not.
This is pure right wing politically xenophobia and pandering to the red top papers.
The real work of Borders happens elsewhere.
This is a UK own made problem.
With the level of personnel only random checks should be made on the EU/EEA queues , with focus on Non EU passports and those that require ViSAs.
Granny from Alicante is of NO interest to borders however may be to customs .
The UK frontiers are a mess because of political interference on day to day operations at the highest levels.
Last edited by rutankrd; 24th Mar 2014 at 14:23.