Petition Make Government time immediately available to repeal Expats 15 year voting limit

In the recent Referendum vote, many British subjects were prevented from voting on a matter which could potentially affect their lives because they have lived and worked abroad for more than 15 years. Government time is needed in Parliament immediately to enable a promise by David Cameron to be kept

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The Rt Hon David Cameron recently stated that there was an intention to repeal this limit but no time was available before the Referendum. Since the "Leave" vote will compel a new programme of legislation when Parliament returns after Recess an opportunity exists to progress this. A Bill was introduced by Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP in 2014 but failed for lack of time despite strong Conservative support. This should be immediately reintroduced in Government time not by a Private Member

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Date closed 13 January 2017
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