British citizens - register to vote
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British citizens - register to vote
The law recently changed in the UK to allow British citizens living overseas to vote. This right was previously lost after fifteen years aboard :
https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
With a UK General Election coming up, now is a good time to register and request your postal vote.
https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
With a UK General Election coming up, now is a good time to register and request your postal vote.
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Re: British citizens - register to vote
I was more than peeved I wasn't allowed to vote in the Referendum. With the numbers of people living all over Europe I suspect it might have been even closer than 52-48.
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Re: British citizens - register to vote
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For those not intending to vote because of disinterest or lack of appealing choice, please still register. It only takes a moment.
A potential voter who is not registered is a voice ignored but a registered voter choosing not to vote is a choice. Don't let others claim your silent agreement.
The UK Government affects pensions, investments, and international policies – all of which can directly affect those living aboard.
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- https://fullfact.org/europe/how-many...-eu-countries/
- https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-46632854
For those not intending to vote because of disinterest or lack of appealing choice, please still register. It only takes a moment.
A potential voter who is not registered is a voice ignored but a registered voter choosing not to vote is a choice. Don't let others claim your silent agreement.
The UK Government affects pensions, investments, and international policies – all of which can directly affect those living aboard.
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- https://fullfact.org/europe/how-many...-eu-countries/
- https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-46632854