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New policy position on allowing British Citizens to continue voting in the UK for longer after they've left the country #1638

Closed RichardTaylor closed 5 months ago

RichardTaylor commented 2 years ago

Title

Overseas Voters

Policy link / ID

https://www.publicwhip.org.uk/policy.php?id=6923

Example Wording

[MP name] generally voted for allowing more British citizens who live overseas to vote in UK elections [MP name] generally voted against allowing more British citizens who live overseas to vote in UK elections

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British citizens who live overseas to vote in UK elections

Categories

Constitutional Reform

Policy details

There have been votes in Parliament on allowing British Citizens living overseas to vote, even if they have been out of the country for more than fifteen years.

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ajparsons commented 5 months ago

This policy proposal has been moved to the policy tracking spreadsheet and/or has been added via twfy-votes. Closing the ticket (specific tickets may be reopened if needed).