Johnson threatens to privatise Passport Office over backlog

As travel chaos looms, PM also reported to have warned DVLA over delays in processing applications

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.