Wife of British man at risk of deportation from Sweden calls on Burnham to intervene
A Swedish woman is seeking intervention from UK politician Andy Burnham to prevent the deportation of her British husband. The case highlights ongoing difficulties for British citizens living in Sweden following the post-Brexit regulatory changes.
Why it matters
The story underscores the personal impact of post-Brexit immigration policies on families living across European borders.
The man, who did not wish to be named, has lived in Sweden since 2017 with his wife, who is Swedish. The man, who did not wish to be named, has lived in Sweden since 2017 with his wife, who is Swedish. Sweden Wife of British man at risk of deportation from Sweden calls on Burnham to intervene Case is latest in string of post-Brexit deportations from country, which has been criticised for high refusal rate for British people to remain
Prefer the Guardian on Google The wife of a British man detained by police in Stockholm on Tuesday ahead of a threatened deportation has pleaded with Andy Burnham to get involved in the Brexit catastrophe unfolding for many British citizens in Sweden.
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