British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years - BBC News

A 78-year-old British woman is facing deportation for failing to fill out a Brexit residence application on time.

Image source, Felix AndlerImage caption, Joyce Thomas, 78, is facing deportation away from her son, grandchildren and husband's grave

A 78-year-old British widow has told the BBC she is struggling to eat or sleep as the Swedish government threatens to deport her over a late post-Brexit residence application.

Joyce Thomas, a retired nurse, moved to Sweden 22 years ago with her husband, who passed away from cancer three years ago.

The threat of deportation came after Swedish authorities said they should have made a formal application to stay in the country after Brexit.

Thomas has since had numerous applications and appeals rejected, and Tuesday marks the latest deadline for her to leave voluntarily.