British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: Sweden
Society & Lifestyle
British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years

Joyce Thomas, a 78-year-old British widow, is facing deportation from Sweden after submitting a late post-Brexit residence application. She moved to Sweden 22 years ago with her husband, who passed away three years ago. Despite numerous rejected applications and appeals, she must leave the country voluntarily by September 8. Thomas expresses her despair at the thought of leaving her family and her husband's grave.

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