Kirstie Allsopp has been left furious after returning to the UK after a break away.
The Channel 4 TV presenter vented her frustration on Twitter to share how 'ashamed' she is of England following the 'grilling' of her stepson's French girlfriend at Heathrow Airport.
Location, Location, Location host Kirstie fumed that there was "attitude" from the staff and that it is a "c*** way to welcome people" before adding that she does not blame the airport but the Government.
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She also hit out at the lack of E-gates - which allows passengers to self scan their passports in order to speed up entry into the UK - open at the airport
On Tuesday Kirstie wrote on the social media site: "I am ashamed of this country.
"This time I saw the questioning of my stepson’s French girlfriend.
"Why is there any need for that attitude?! We used to have a reputation for good manners. Why is our Government trying to kill tourism?!!!
"Aggressive questioning of visitors, rude abrupt staff and less than 50% of E gates working at @HeathrowAirport Terminal 2.
"I know this is not the fault of the airport, it is the fault of our Government and it is a c*** way to welcome people.
"What’s wrong with 'Good Afternoon, may I ask you some questions?'
"If we don’t protect our country by calling out rudeness, bad service and scams like the Day 2 tests then who will?"
She added: "I’m not complaining I’m campaigning #SaveUKTourism @VisitBritain @visitlondon."
Kirstie sharing her opinion from her airport experience led to a mixed response from other social media users.
One hit back: "Not sure what your issue is. I imagine the staff encounter folks with your attitude daily .It is ensuring our borders are secure and folks have the correct paperwork not a Sunday afternoon tea party. Assertive questioning is not aggressive questioning."
Another asked: "Ashamed of this Country? Don't hold the Country responsible for the behaviour of a few border staff."
One chiming in to support Kirstie wrote: "I agree they are way too aggressive. We returned from holiday with our grand daughter and we’re virtually accused of kidnapping her despite having parental permission for her to be with us - unbelievable."
The airport's Twitter account wrote: "Hi Kirstie, thank you for your message and we are sorry to hear about your experience arriving at Heathrow yesterday. Please could you send a DM with some more information so we can investigate with our colleagues at Border Force."
She replied telling them that she would be in touch.
