PoliticsSwedish minister defends strict post-Brexit removals of Britons

Swedish migration minister Johan Forssell defended the removal of British citizens who applied late for post-Brexit residence permission, saying Sweden had met its obligations under the withdrawal agreement with the European Commission’s support. Critics cite cases including 78-year-old Joyce Thomas, ordered to leave after 21 years in Sweden.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-02 12:59Original