I have mixed views over Votes for Life for expats in British elections and I can see why so many people are opposed to it. If you don’t live in the United Kingdom you are not affected by decisions made by the British government and therefore you shouldn’t get the vote. But expats are affected by decisions made by the British government and the electorate, a good example is Brexit. Expats were unable to vote in the referendum but to be honest they are the people who have been most affected (so far).
Voting rights for expats
Too little too late
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I agree, having lived in Spain for 22 years it would be nice to have a vote for the General Elections over here as I suspect Sanchez would not be back in power if we did. And what is the point of having an absentee vote in the UK as it doesn't matter to you one way or another who is in power as they all *&^% it up regardless and you don't live there to benefit or otherwise from who is in power.