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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Notwithstanding the election results in Sweden last week, won by opposition parties who said they would look again at Swedish implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement, SE continues to deport UK citizens post-Brexit. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...

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‘I have nothing in the UK at all’: British man torn from his Swedish wife and home

Charles lands at Heathrow with just two bags and nowhere to go as a result of Brexit and Stockholm’s hardline immigration position

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

As British in Europe and the3million have consistently argued at meetings of the Specialised Committee on Citizens' Rights there can be no meaningful reset without full and effective implementation of citizens' rights in the Withdrawal Agreement.

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

It seems that we were right all along. Sweden carried out no information activities to inform UK citizens living in Sweden about the impact of Brexit, their data is not fit for purpose and they have deported far more UK citizens per capita after Brexit than any other EU state. bit.ly/4rhOQIp

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EXCLUSIVE: EU pressing Sweden for answers on deportations of vulnerable Brits

Internal government emails obtained by The Local show the European Commission pressuring Sweden over treatment of vulnerable British citizens, following media reports of deportation orders given to a ...

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the3million @the3million.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

We are deeply disturbed to see the way British citizens are being treated and stand in solidarity with @britishineurope.bsky.social. We see the way in which EU citizens can be treated by the UK Home Office. Nobody should be placed in such devastating situations. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Post-Brexit rights for British citizens are being undermined in Sweden

Apparent high level of removal orders suggests Sweden is rejecting ‘reasonable grounds’ for failing to apply to stay

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Thank you @lisaocarroll.bsky.social for continuing to cover implementation of the #WithdrawalAgreement for UK citizens in Sweden. UK immigration lawyers are telling us that even the Home Office has granted status in similar cases so why won’t Sweden do it? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Post-Brexit rights for British citizens are being undermined in Sweden

Apparent high level of removal orders suggests Sweden is rejecting ‘reasonable grounds’ for failing to apply to stay

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

It is appalling that the Home Office granted Withdrawal Agreement status in error to EU citizens living in the UK and now wants to remove it. If you know of someone who may be affected by this please share this post.

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

As international student numbers collapse in the UK, BIE took a look at how the home fees grace period we won for UK students from the EEA/CH has benefitted young British citizens living in the region, and the UK economy, and what will happen after the grace period ends in 2027 bit.ly/4gvip5g

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How UK home fees will change for EU residents

How UK home fees will change for EU residents following the end of the grace period won by BiE in the Withdrawal Agreement.

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Joyce Thomas, a 78 year-old British grandmother lost her appeal against deportation from Sweden in a court hearing this week. We agree with her legal representatives that deporting her is not proportionate, especially as SE did not run an adequate information campaign bit.ly/4wv0LU5

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‘This is hell’: British widow ‘sick’ with worry after losing Brexit deportation appeal

Joyce Thomas, 78, faces being forced to leave Sweden after 21 years in growing row over country’s approach to EU withdrawal

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Another cruel case from Sweden of a British citizen facing deportation back to the UK in a week. Mr Mason has lived in Sweden for over 20 years. He moved there to join his son and his Swedish family. He registered when he arrived and then developed dementia before Brexit. bit.ly/4wki765

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British man with dementia told to leave Sweden after losing migration case

Horace Mason, 74, who has lived in Sweden for 25 years, faces being deported after court ruling

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Lisa O’Carroll @lisaocarroll.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Sverige uppmanar en 78-årig brittisk änka att lämna landet eftersom hon inte ansökte om uppehållstillstånd i tid efter Brexit. Hon trodde att hennes avlidne make hade gjort det – men Migrationsverket menar att detta inte utgör giltiga skäl. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

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British widow, 78, told to leave Sweden under Brexit rules after living there for 21 years

Authorities say application to stay was made too late, as UK officials say Sweden takes ‘stricter approach’ than other EU countries

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Another awful WA case from Sweden, which is trying to deport a 78-year old British grandmother who has lived there for over 20 years. SE has refused to inform beneficiaries about their rights, is not applying the core EU principle of proportionality and appeals are rarely allowed. bit.ly/4wmW8vg

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British widow, 78, told to leave Sweden under Brexit rules after living there for 21 years

Authorities say application to stay was made too late, as UK officials say Sweden takes ‘stricter approach’ than other EU countries

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

You will already have a lot of work in your in-tray as a new Cabinet minister @mphamishfalconer.bsky.social and this may be landing on your desk shortly. bit.ly/3RQMBya Full implementation of the citizens’ rights of 7 million EU and UK citizens under the Withdrawal Agreement is key to the reset.

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Dear Prime Minister, | British in Europe

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised to make the EU-UK reset a priority for his new government. That reset cannot take place without the 1.2million...

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

New PM Andy Burnham has said he will prioritise the EU-UK reset. That’s great to hear but there can be no meaningful reset until the Withdrawal Agreement citizens’ rights of 7 million EU and UK citizens in the UK and the EU are fully implemented. Read our joint letter to the PM. bit.ly/3RQMBya

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Dear Prime Minister, | British in Europe

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised to make the EU-UK reset a priority for his new government. That reset cannot take place without the 1.2million...

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Congratulations @mphamishfalconer.bsky.social on your appointment to Cabinet with responsibility for EU relations. British in Europe and the 1.2 million UK Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries in the EU look forward to working with you to strengthen WA implementation and securing the EU-UK reset.

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Ten years on from the Brexit referendum in which 60% of British citizens living in the EU27 could not vote we are still living with the daily consequences. Read our account of what happened next and look out for further articles over the next few weeks. www.britishineurope.org/articles/212...

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Looking back on 10 years of Brexit | British in Europe

The vote to leave the European Union (EU) taken in the referendum on EU membership in the UK on 23 June 2016 was like a juggernaut crashing through the...

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Lisa O’Carroll @lisaocarroll.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Fiona Godfrey at British in Europe: "Sweden is a country where we are running into a complete block in the courts. The Swedish immigration tribunals, the Swedish courts simply do not want to look at these issues, and they certainly will not refer to the EU." Email (in bio) if u know anyone impacted

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Lisa O’Carroll @lisaocarroll.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Concerns raised at the European Parliament over EU citizens rights in the UK and British citizens rights in the EU. Sweden mentioned as one of the worst offenders. If anyone has any cases from Sweden please email lisa.ocarroll@theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Britain should seek to rejoin EU, says civil servant who led Brexit department

Philip Rycroft says promises on issues from economics to immigration have not lived up to expectations

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

A big thank you to @lisaocarroll.bsky.social for highlighting the lack of financial support to civil society to monitor implementation of citizens’ rights for UK Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries in the EU. Five years after the end of transition Brexit is still far from done and funding is needed

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

BIE has been trying to engage with the Home Office on this topic for a year. We wrote to SoS Yvette Cooper last May and still have not received a written reply. Two recent calls with officials have not got us a grace period so we’ve sent another letter with the3million and ILPA bit.ly/4cOcZ3Q

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Our EU-funded Inform, Connect, Empower, project on the EU Charter and Withdrawal Agreement rights is now finished. Read about what we achieved and check out our toolkit for Charter and WA Rights here bit.ly/47x6wWF

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

What has it been like to participate in the EU-funded Inform, Connect, Empower project as a volunteer advocate? We asked our VAs to tell us how it helped them deepen their expert knowledge of the WA and EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Watch the video here www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jihh...

Picture shows a group of volunteers at a training event on the EU Charter and WA in Berlin, October 2024

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

During the ICE (Inform, Connect, Empower) project volunteer advocates from 11 EU states (AT, BE, CZ, DE, DK, EL, ES, LU, HU, MT, SE) supported hundreds of UK citizens living in the EU to access & defend their rights under the Withdrawal Agreement & the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

As part of our EU-funded Inform, Connect, Empower project on the implementation of the #WithdrawalAgreement and EU Charter of Fundamental rights for UK citizens in the EU we have drafted a comprehensive legal report on implementation. bit.ly/49kAwYr

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Legal Report on the WA and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights | British in Europe

As part of the work funded by the ICE project, we are now publishing a detailed legal report on Withdrawal Agreement implementation and the EU Charter of...

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Once again we find ourselves responding to attacks on fundamental rights and basic decency from UK political parties. Once again we are stunned at how far-right racist policies and arguments are now being mainstreamed in the UK. Read our statement bit.ly/48K3TmK

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British in Europe opposes immigration bill put forward by Conservatives | British in Europe

British in Europe is alarmed by the comments made by Katie Lam MP in an interview with the Sunday Times published on 19 October 2025 and a bill drafted by...

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Our EU-funded ICE (Inform, Connect, Empower) project is ending. We’d like to hear from the UK Withdrawal Agreement beneficiary community living in the EU about your thoughts on the project so please grab a cuppa and take five minutes to complete it bit.ly/49bF6Ik Deadline midnight CET on 24.10.2025

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

The EU entry exit system (EES) starts on 12 October 2025. If you are a UK Withdrawal Agreement beneficiary in the EU you will be exempt from EES registration when leaving or entering the Schengen zone if you have the correct documents. Check out our blog for info bit.ly/48RHfZA

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The European Entry Exit (EES) system is starting on 12 October 2025 | British in Europe

Here’s what you need to know as a UK Withdrawal Agreement (WA) beneficiary living in the EU.Note: this blog focuses on the introduction of EES, and does not...

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Last year over 2000 UK Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries filled out a survey for the BIE ICE project on their experience of the implementation of the WA as beneficiaries in the EU. We have now published a report on the findings. Generally, implementation is going well but bit.ly/4nEVXIe

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Part 2 of our series on family reunification rights for UK Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries in the EU is now up. Take a look if you want more info on the rights of family reunification for durable partners and extended family members bit.ly/3ILRDHJ

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Family reunification rights: Durable partners and extended family members | British in Europe

Would you like to reunite with your partner or with a member of your extended family in your EU country of residence or host state? While there are family...

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Zoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Ok. They’ve pissed me off. I’m back to tell you 3 things about ID cards: 1. Migrants ALREADY HAVE biometric ID cards & govts have been trying to digitise them for years w repeated fuckups & failures causing complete chaos - they don’t work, you do not want that system for you.

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Nigel Farage wants to stop UK citizens living in the EU from returning to the UK with non-UK family members. Thankfully, the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement has our back, supported by the EU Charter. Check out our new guide to family reunification rights for UK WA beneficiaries in the EU bit.ly/3KG6kwt

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Family reunification rights: A guide to core family members' rights | British in Europe

Family reunification is fundamental for Withdrawal Agreement (WA) beneficiaries, whether their family members lived with them before the end of 2020 (the...

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

British in Europe fully supports the statement from @the3million.bsky.social published on 22 September 2025 in response to Reform’s attack on the fundamental rights of millions of EU citizens and their non-EU family members living in the UK. 1/ the3million.org.uk/news/2025-09...

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the3million | the3million’s statement on Reform’s plan to scrap indefinite leave to remain | Giving a voice to EU citizens in the UK

Life in the UK shouldn’t be only for the rich. A serious government doesn’t play games with people’s lives.

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

📢 The Council of the EU has today approved a phased rollout of the new Entry/Exit System (EES), due to begin in autumn 2025. Our latest blog explains what this means for UK nationals living in the EU. Read more: www.britishineurope.org/articles/183... #EES #BritishInEurope #WithdrawalAgreement

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What you need to know about the EU's new Entry/Exit System | British in Europe

The European Union's new Entry/Exit system (EES) is scheduled to be introduced in Autumn 2025. What does this mean for UK nationals and their dependents...

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

In our latest blog: an update on a busy few days of meetings in Brussels 🇪🇺 highlighting best practice and key issues for UK citizens — from residence upgrades to #EES. 👉 Read more: www.britishineurope.org/articles/183...

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A Full Programme in Brussels | British in Europe

On 24th June, British in Europe was in Brussels along with the3million to present at the latest meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Specialised Committee on...

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

📌Yesterday, members of British in Europe and @the3million.bsky.social travelled to Brussels to meet with David McCallister MEP, Chair of the European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee AFET, to discuss WA implementation for both UK citizens in the EU and their EU counterparts in the UK.

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

In case you missed it, we recently shared everything you need to know about the #WithdrawalAgreement rules on absences and why it's so important to upgrade to permanent residence. www.britishineurope.org/articles/175...

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

The UK Migration Advisory Committee has issued its report on the minimum income rule which affects UK citizens who fall in love with non-UK or Irish citizens. Of course, we are citizens and not migrants, but the MAC report is supportive of the thousands of UKinEEA/CH with non UK family members.

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Are you a UK Withdrawal Agreement beneficiary living in the EU? If yes, please take this survey lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... open Britons of all ages, resident across the EU, EEA and EFTA by 31 December 2021. It takes about 30 minutes to complete and closes on 11 July 2025.

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Brexit Brits Abroad

This site examines what Brexit entails for British citizens living and working in the EU-27.

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

📌Today we met with Nick Thomas-Symonds, minister for EU relations. We talked about Withdrawal Agreement implementation, diaspora issues like family reunification and home fee status for Britons in the EU, and how the Cabinet Office plans to support our community going forward. 🇪🇺🇬🇧

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

If you are a dual UK/EU citizen you may be wondering if you can/should apply for the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before 02.04.2025 This is our understanding of the situation. If you decide to apply and experience problems please let us know at info@britishineurope.org bit.ly/4kFZS6b

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UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) | British in Europe

The ETA scheme becomes effective for EU passport holders from the beginning of April. Anyone travelling with a UK passport is exempt. The British government...

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Nearly 30 of us gathered in Athens this week for our #InspireConnectEmpower (ICE) project, sharing experiences, building media skills & learning about life for Brits in Greece under the Withdrawal Agreement. Great to connect & learn together! #BritishInEurope #ICEProject #WithdrawalAgreement

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

BIE is recruiting a project officer to work on our ground-breaking ICE project looking at citizens’ rights, the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement & EU Charter for UK citizens in the EU. If you have project experience take a look. Deadline 28.02.2025 www.britishineurope.org/articles/171...

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Join our Team: Junior Project Management Officer | British in Europe

Founded in 2017, British in Europe is the largest coalition of British citizens living and working in Europe. We actively campaign for the rights of UK...

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Reunite Families UK @rfuk.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

For this reason last year @@rfuk.bsky.social in collaboration with @migrantvoice.bsky.social @jcwi-uk.bsky.social and @britishineurope.bsky.social asked MPs and other elected officials to sign up to our Pledge for Families, to show support to for family-friendly migration policies

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Five years ago today the UK left the EU. Two days earlier British in Europe was present in the European Parliament along with our friends from the3million to witness the historic vote that sealed our fate.

Two advocates from British in Europe and two from the3million hold a scarf with the UK and EU flags which says always united at the European Parliament 29 January 2020

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers. This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder. Auschwitz took time.

A bird's-eye view of a former Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp showing a wide dirt pathway flanked by parallel rows of barbed-wire fences. Groups of visitors walk along the path, surrounded by the remnants of brick structures and barracks, now reduced to foundations. Green grass contrasts with the somber history of the site, as the path leads toward a guard tower in the distance.

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Brexit Couples Project @brexitcouples.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

🚨MEDIA ALERT 🚨 Katharine from the Brexit Couples Team spoke on the BBC Radio Bristol breakfast show about the family immigration system (segment starts at 2:45:21 at the link below): www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

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BBC Radio Bristol - Joe Sims, 20/01/2025

A proper Bristol breakfast, waking you up with a smile every morning.

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British in Europe @britishineurope.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

In our latest blog, we share four ways how upgrading to #permanentresidence gives additional rights to #British citizens legally resident in the #EU. Read more here: www.britishineurope.org/articles/16…

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