The former Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has revealed he was sacked on a Microsoft Teams call, claiming he was "sacked for doing my job".
Speaking to the Home Affairs Select Committee, he hit out at "shocking leadership" in the Home Office.
He also criticised the department for a "lack of effectiveness".
Asked about his claim that he was sacked by Microsoft Teams, Neal said: "Yes. It was the most high performing team of 30 civil servants.
"The notification that I was sacked was actually in the media before my team or I had the chance to speak to them, which is shocking, shocking leadership."
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