THE UK government has committed to lifting the 15 year voting ban on British expats living abroad. In a press release, the UK said it recognises that expats ‘have strong links’ to their homeland while confirming that all those living abroad will be enfranchised to vote.
The statement reads: “The government will today (8 February) restate its commitment to ending the current 15 year time limit on British expats registering as overseas electors. “As well as removing a time limit on the right to vote for UK citizens living abroad, the government intends to enfranchise any British expats who was previously resident or registered to vote in the UK.
The statement reads: “The government will today (8 February) restate its commitment to ending the current 15 year time limit on British expats registering as overseas electors.
“Combined, these changes will mean millions of UK citizens overseas will be eligible to register to vote. British expats – under existing laws – have the lowest level of voter registration of any group.”
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