# Burnham urged to directly lobby EU leaders for EES border control exemption

A call has been made for Andy Burnham to personally appeal to EU leaders to exempt the UK from new Entry/Exit System (EES) border controls. The system, set to introduce fingerprint and facial recognition checks, could cause travel disruptions. If implemented, it would affect cross-border movement and tourism between the UK and EU.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/24/burnham-urged-to-lobby-eu-leaders-directly-to-waive-ees-border-controls) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:14:09 GMT