Summary
Martin Hewitt, the head of the UK's Border Security Command, will step down after 18 months in the role. His job focused on reducing illegal small boat crossings into the UK, but the number of crossings remained high. The government will appoint a new leader after Martin leaves at the end of the month.
Key Facts
- Martin Hewitt leaves his position as head of the UK's Border Security Command after 18 months.
- His role involved reducing illegal small boat crossings across the English Channel.
- The Border Security Command aimed to bring together government agencies and international partners to combat people smuggling gangs.
- The number of illegal crossings has remained high during his tenure.
- The Labour government canceled a previous plan to send new arrivals to Rwanda for asylum processing.
- The government has not yet announced a permanent successor for Hewitt.
- Hewitt previously worked as a police chief and chaired the National Police Chiefs' Council.
