Rejected petition Ensure all Scots born residents of the UK are allowed to vote in the referendum

There are many Scots who are temporarily resident in other countries of the UK who will be affected by the outcome of the independence vote. It will be manifestly unfair if temporary residents of Scotland are given a vote, whilst those with more enduring connections are denied one.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/190134

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Date submitted 14 March 2017
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