'Swedish Piddington' that BANNED migrants for 13 years: In 1988, Sjobo shocked Europe with a controversial referendum. Nearly 40 years later, many wish the ban they voted for was never lifted

Daily Mail - Sep 27, 2026

In 1987, Sweden adopted a new strategy to distribute refugees more evenly across the country, and asked Sjobo, then a town of around 15,400, to take in around 15 people.

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A portrait of everything wrong with Britain today: How 'benefits cheat' migrant accused of rape waged campaign of terror on vulnerable tenants

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Burnham faces Labour conference civil war: Rayner stands by 'drive-by shooting' on immigration plans, Left accuses PM of 'ghosting' - and Chancellor admits he might need to find billions for fuel bailout

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Orange Order parade is delayed as protesters block Garvaghy Road ahead of first march in nearly 30 years

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