Brits abroad (!) – don't forget to a. register to vote overseas if you haven't already, and b. apply for a postal vote. Deadline 5pm on 19 June, details in Catherine's post below!
For any other UK citizens living abroad who like me never quite managed to get the 'register to vote' item to the top of the to-do list... I've just done it online and it took me less than 5 minutes. (You'll need your national insurance number and passport details.) https://lnkd.in/ec5fmACB
Exciting news for UK expats! 🇬🇧 As of 16th Jan 2024, changes to voting rights mean you can now re-register after 15 years abroad. With estimates of 3-5.5 million British expats, our voices can make a difference. Check out the details here: #UKExpats #VotingRights #BritishDemocracy
To all the British expats in my network (and beyond!): Changes to your UK voting rights just came into effect. At some point in your time away from the UK, you like I will have realised that once you've been living outside the country for 15 years, you are no longer eligible to vote. Well, effective as of today (16th Jan 2024) you can now re-register - or revalidate your existing registration. The recently enacted Election Act of 2022 dismantles the longstanding 15-year time limit on voting rights for overseas residents, broadening their participation in nationwide polls…. It will also allow expats to contribute financially to UK political parties and campaigns. Kudos by the way goes to one Harry Shindler: a British chap who had lived in Italy for many years, who took it upon himself to pursue this (in my view very welcome) expansion of British democracy. His persistent efforts spanned two decades, and are now finally coming into effect. The move, if you are wondering, brings the UK in line with many other major democracies (France, the US, Canada and Italy for example) that already ensure votes for life. Having had a bit of a google, estimates for how many British expats there are range anywhere from three million to five and a half million (I know! I would never have thought it was that many). Obviously with the UK gearing up for a general election expected somewhere later this year, this change has the potential to add another dynamic for pollsters to reckon with. For the rest of us, registration takes just a few minutes. Check here: https://lnkd.in/e5DNhZJB You’ll need your last UK postcode, your passport and your NI number. Happy voting!
From the British Embassy Denmark Updates to UK Parliament voting regulations for overseas residents: In 2022, the UK Parliament approved the Elections Act, bringing significant alterations to the country's electoral procedures. Notably, the 15-year voting limit for eligible British citizens residing outside the UK during Parliament elections has been eliminated. British citizens abroad, regardless of exceeding the 15-year threshold, can now participate in UK Parliament elections, provided they have lived in the UK or were previously registered to vote there. Overseas electors can apply to vote by post or by proxy. They can also vote in person if they will be in the UK on polling day. They cannot vote in person at a British embassy, high commission or consulate. Overseas declarations are now valid for three years, expiring on November 1 of the third year after taking effect. To register, visit www.gov.uk/registertovote. This pertains to general elections, by-elections, and recall petitions but excludes local elections or those for the Scottish Parliament, Senedd, or Northern Ireland Assembly. For additional details, refer to: https://lnkd.in/dBbaEFEn...
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It's essential that everyone exercises their democratic right to vote. If you haven't yet registered to vote in the UK May elections ... you have until 11:59pm on 16 April 2024 to do so. This is especially important for Black voters and young voters. - 28% of Black voters in Great Britain were not registered to vote in 2022. - 84% of 16-17 year olds were not registered to vote in 2022. https://lnkd.in/eipfZd2K - it takes about 5 minutes. To register to vote you have to be: - Aged 16 or over in England, or 14 or over in Scotland and Wales - A British citizen OR - an Irish or EU citizen living in the UK - a Commonwealth citizen who has permission to enter or stay in the UK, or who does not need permission - a citizen of another country living in Scotland or Wales who has permission to enter or stay in the UK, or who does not need permission
This is a reminder that the deadline for registering to vote in next month’s UK local council and mayoral elections in London and across the country is *this coming Tuesday, 16 April, at 11:59pm UK time* 🗳️ Please check that you, your family, your friends and your colleagues are all registered to vote at their current home address. If you’re not already registered, you can go online and do so. The whole process only takes five minutes or so: https://lnkd.in/euPc2Nr You’ll need your National Insurance number to register. If you don’t have one, use your passport or a utility bill with your name on instead. If you’re any of the following, then you are eligible to vote in the local and mayoral elections on Thursday 2 May: -Aged 18 or over to vote (or 16 or over in Scotland and Wales) -A British citizen -An Irish or EU citizen living in the UK -A Commonwealth citizen with permission to enter or stay in the UK or who does not need permission And if you’re not going to be in the UK on 2 May, or you don’t think you’ll be able to get to a polling station on the day, you can apply for a postal vote instead. The deadline for postal vote applications is *5pm UK time this coming Wednesday, 17 April.* Apply online at: https://lnkd.in/emzpnZmq Please also share this information with anyone who might find it useful. Thanks everyone. Your vote does matter, so please use it 👍
🇬🇧📣 British citizens living abroad 📣🇬🇧 Brits living abroad are now eligible to register to vote in UK general elections, regardless of how long they’ve been living outside the UK. A new law, which came into effect today, removes the previous 15-year time limit. No matter how long you've been abroad, what happens back home still matters. It still impacts your family. Any property or investments you have in the UK. Your rights in the country where you live. Your ability to return home in the future, perhaps your right to do so and bring your family with you. With a general election coming up this year, it's time to get yourself on the electoral roll. 🗳 You can register to vote, no matter when you left or were last registered to vote in the UK 3️⃣ Your overseas declaration is valid for 3 years 💻 You can register to vote online (unless you were last based in Northern Ireland) Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eYTNWznq
We need to encourage #youngpeople to engage with and #vote in the forthcoming #2024localelections. They need to know their vote can help to improve their #transport #housing #busfares #counciltax #intergenerationalfairness If you do one thing today, encourage someone to register to vote. Here's the link: https://lnkd.in/dBR7ZwQ
Around 3 million British citizens living abroad have gained their right to vote. This move, rectifying two decades of unfulfilled commitments by successive UK governments, aligns the country with other leading democracies such as the US, France, Italy, and Canada, which permit lifelong voting rights. Who can vote? Any British citizen (this includes an Irish citizen who also qualifies for British citizenship), aged 18 and over who was previously registered in, or has lived in the UK, even if that was only as a child. #votingrights #democracy #british #expatbrits #britishbusiness #uk #ukbusinessowner #ukeconomy #ukfinance #ukinvestment #uknews https://lnkd.in/gswR-D73
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I’ve been saying this ever since Biden took office. Democrats don’t need the illegal’s vote. All he needs is a body count in Blue States. This needs to be corrected immediately. His Executive Order is circumventing the Constitution and the Electoral College. If the Democrats succeed, rural areas will no longer have a voice. Freedom as we know it will be lost. https://lnkd.in/dCdKbMiU
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1modone. thx for the nudge ;)