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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Lisa O'Carroll

Brexit leaves furious British citizens stranded in EU countries

Britain’s departure from Europe has left thousands of its citizens in limbo over their right to return to the UK
Britain’s departure from the EU has left thousands of its citizens in limbo over their right to return to the UK. Photograph: Javier Fergo/AP

A 67-year-old British woman who planned to return to Britain with her 80-year-old French husband after 30 years in France has told how Home Office delays have left them waiting almost a year for the Brexit paperwork they need to set foot in the country.

Carmel and her husband, Louis, who asked that their real names not be used, sold their house last year and packed up all their belongings having read that it would take 15 days to get a family permit.

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