# British widow, 78, told to leave Sweden after 21 years under Brexit rules

A 78-year-old British widow who has lived in Sweden for 21 years has been ordered to leave the country because of post-Brexit residency rules. Her case highlights the harsh impact of Brexit on long-term British residents in EU states.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/10/british-widow-78-told-to-leave-sweden-under-brexit-rules-after-living-there-for-21-years) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:35 GMT