Why does this new passport fuss seem all Greek to me?

Have a question? Ask our expert Simon Calder

A no-deal Brexit may require you to renew your passport earlier than expected (Getty/iStock)

Q My British passport was issued on 14 January 2010. It expires on 14 June 2020. We are booked to travel to Greece on 14 August 2019. When I went through the government’s online passport checking service, it said I will need to apply for a new passport. I’m confused. Could it be the expiry date on my passport is incorrect? I hope you can help.

Susan C

A The government is stepping up its campaign to try to ensure that travellers are not barred from flights, ferries and trains to the remaining European Union countries in the event of a no-deal Brexit. But unfortunately it is trotting out one simple message: “You should have at least six months left on your passport from your date of arrival.”