The Home Office is spending nearly £4.5 million on electric car chargers for government staff, aiming to convert its fleet—including vehicles used by Immigration Enforcement and Border Force—to fully electric by 2027. But as migrant crossings via small boats surge past 3,500 since the new PM took office, critics are calling the move a costly distraction. Opponents argue that with “mega-dinghies” carrying over 100 people, resources should be focused on border control and deportation—not charging infrastructure. The Home Office defends the investment as essential for its zero-emission vehicle pledge and operational readiness.
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