Briton facing forced separation from baby son after Sweden orders his deportation
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Key context: <p>Exclusive: Photographer Simon Montgomery told ‘state’s interest in regulated immigration’ outweighs his family concerns</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/oct/23/uk-warnings-stockpile-storm-austen-treasury-autumn-budget-latest-news-updates">UK politics live – latest updates</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/23/starlink-ukraine-musk-trump-russia-black-sea-strikes-france-milan-europe-protests-latest-news-updates">Europe live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>A British photographer is facing deportation from Sweden and forced separation from his 16-month-old son after authorities ruled in favour of the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/15/post-brexit-rights-british-citizens-sweden-removal-orders-analysis">country’s immigration interests</a>.</p><p>Simon Montgomery’s application to remain after the birth of his son last year was rejected on several grounds by Sweden’s migration agency, a decision that was then upheld by the migration court.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/23/briton-forced-separation-baby-son-sweden-deportation-brexit">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Exclusive: Photographer Simon Montgomery told ‘state’s interest in regulated immigration’ outweighs his family concernsUK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesA British photographer is facing deportation from Sweden and forced separation from his 16-month-old son after authorities ruled in favour of the country’s immigration interests.Simon Montgomery’s application to remain after the birth of his son last year was rejected on several grounds by Sweden’s migration agency, a decision that was then upheld by the migration court. Continue reading...
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