British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years
A 78-year-old British woman is facing deportation for failing to fill out a Brexit residence application on time.
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"This is absolute hell."
— Joyce Thomas , Other
"The government believes the rules should be applied generously."
— Johan Forssell , Politician
"I hope that Sunday's election in Sweden will be a turning point."
— Håkan Svenneling , Politician
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Thomas's MP from the opposition Vänsterpartiet (The Left Party), criticizing the government's migration policy.
Minister of Migration in Sweden who proposed the 'good behaviour law'.
A 78-year-old British widow facing deportation from Sweden after failing to submit a Brexit residence application on time.
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A 78-year-old British woman is facing deportation for failing to fill out a Brexit residence application on time.
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