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A video of a Danish grandma who is heartbroken over having to register for British nationality post-Brexit is putting the whole debate into more of a human perspective.
Tove MacDonald, who lives in Glasgow, moved to Scotland almost 60 years ago after meeting and marrying a policeman from Lewis in Copenhagen.
She grew up in occupied Denmark and she recalls how she always looked up to Britain. However, since Brexit, her feelings have been replaced by a feeling of disappointment.
Speaking in the video, she says:
It makes me very sad because this has been my home for all these years and I feel more Scottish than Danish.
She then adds:
I always thought Britain was fantastic. I'm afraid it's not quite the same anymore, because of Brexit.Â
They want to leave behind everything that's been built up between us.
When the clip was shared online, people expressed their fury at the elderly lady's treatment.
If watching this lovely 87 year old grandmother doesn’t break your heart today you don’t have one https://t.co/8zslTFtKEd— Peter Stefanovic (@Peter Stefanovic) 1551769097
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's first minister, said it made her feel 'sad and angry in equal measure'.
Watching this makes me feel sad and angry in equal measure. Tove, Danish born, has lived in Scotland for 59 years a… https://t.co/nlngrNVDDb— Nicola Sturgeon (@Nicola Sturgeon) 1551776551
Labour MP David Lammy said he felt 'ashamed' by Tove's treatment.
This 87-year-old has spent 59 years living in Scotland and now has to apply to stay in her own home. I am ashamed t… https://t.co/11UXQL6qp1— David Lammy (@David Lammy) 1551771985
Others thought it was 'sheer madness'.
Completely uncivilised and aggressive reality from the sheer madness of what is unfolding, against the will of the… https://t.co/rsdEcutiAF— Andrew Wilson (@Andrew Wilson) 1551775815
This is not my politics. I’m ashamed of us. https://t.co/jSZ36rZJ9i— Dan Ryan (@Dan Ryan) 1551779397
If this doesn't bring home the human cost of the reality of the Brexit shambles, nothing will.
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