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Why is Sweden deporting Britons faster than any other EU country post-Brexit? | David Milstead

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Why is Sweden deporting Britons faster than any other EU country post-Brexit? | David Milstead

The official talk is of the government acting with understanding and flexibility.

But devastated lives tell another story There is anger about the case of Joyce Thomas , a 78-year-old retired nurse who has lived in Sweden for 21 years.

Her husband died there; her son, grandchildren and home are there.

Yet she has been told to leave because her post-Brexit residence application was late.

Her case is appalling and predictable – but far from isolated.

The Guardian has also reported on the plight of Horace Mason, 74 , who faces being deported after a court ruling, despite having lived in Sweden for 25 years.

This is sad but not surprising.

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