As we have advised before, if you are a UK citizen who has lived for even a short time in the UK you can now vote in Parliamentary elections and national referendums irrespective of the time you have lived outside the UK.
Speculation is rife about the timing of the next general election. My hunch is that the Prime Minister will take the opportunity of the Conservative Party conference in the Autumn to call the election and kick start a campaign, with an election date of late October/early November!
There is still time to register to meet this deadline. If you have not already done so please follow this link to British in Europe's web site giving updated FAQs
https://www.britishineurope.
and also see the original content for guidance on registering.
This will also be helpful if you have registered but want advice on the options for voting - essentially postal vote, proxy or in person.
Given the potential for delays in the post, I have appointed a proxy! Bear in mind that a proxy can have a postal vote on your behalf so they do not need to vote in person but can use the Royal Mail. This is particularly worth bearing in mind if you don't know anybody in your most recent place of UK residency.
Please share with your contacts outside the UK!
Many thanks
Yours
Nigel Aston
President, EuroCitizens, Vice Chair British in Europe
