Wife of British man at risk of deportation from Sweden calls on Burnham to intervene
Summary
A British man living in Sweden is at risk of being deported after his application to stay was rejected following Brexit. His wife is asking UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to help because they believe the deportation is unfair and breaks the rights promised in Brexit agreements.Key Facts
- Charles, a British man, was summoned by Swedish police and told he would be detained and deported within two weeks.
- His Swedish wife, Lily, who is a lawyer, says there is an ongoing court appeal against the deportation order.
- Charles applied to remain in Sweden before the Brexit deadline, but his application was rejected in 2022.
- The couple has made six or seven appeals to fight the deportation over five years.
- Swedish authorities called Charles to the police station without mentioning deportation and later detained him.
- Lily urges UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to intervene and speak to the Swedish government.
- Other British citizens in Sweden, including elderly and vulnerable people, are also facing deportation threats.
- Sweden’s migration minister says the country is following rules and granting residency permits where justified.
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