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Briton threatened with deportation from Sweden over Brexit rules goes into hiding

Published October 17, 2026 7:00 am • Updated October 17, 2026 9:32 am •
Briton threatened with deportation from Sweden over Brexit rules goes into hiding
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Mark Smith, who has severe health issues, says he was told three times he needed to do nothing in order to remain after BrexitA seriously ill British man living in Sweden has been forced into hiding amid fears he will be deported as a result of what he says is a government Brexit residency error.Mark Smith, 60, who has had heart attacks, strokes, severe headaches…

Mark Smith, who has severe health issues, says he was told three times he needed to do nothing in order to remain after BrexitA seriously ill British man living in Sweden has been forced into hiding amid fears he will be deported as a result of what he says is a government Brexit residency error.Mark Smith, 60, who has had heart attacks, strokes, severe headaches…

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