Swedish MP intervenes in ‘damaging’ Brexit row over elderly Britons ordered to leave
A Swedish MP is intervening in the case of a 78-year-old British woman facing deportation from Sweden due to post-Brexit residency complications. The case highlights the ongoing administrative difficulties faced by long-term residents following the UK's exit from the EU.
Why it matters
This case illustrates the human impact of post-Brexit immigration policies and the strain it places on diplomatic relations between the UK and EU nations.
‘An individual’s life is at stake at my age. It is hell.’ Joyce Thomas, 78, who has lived in Sweden for 22 years but must now leave. Photograph: Helena Karlsson/Helena Karlsson/NWT ‘An individual’s life is at stake at my age. It is hell.’ Joyce Thomas, 78, who has lived in Sweden for 22 years but must now leave. Photograph: Helena Karlsson/Helena Karlsson/NWT Brexit Swedish MP intervenes in ‘damaging’ Brexit row over elderly Britons ordered to leave Migration minister asked how he intends to stop deportations of people ‘who had lived in Sweden for decades’
Prefer the Guardian on Google The deportation and removal of British citizens from Sweden over Brexit residency rights is damaging relations with the UK amid efforts to reset positive associations with London, a Swedish MP has said.
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