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Written Question
Electoral Register: British Nationals Abroad
Wednesday 6th February 2019

Asked by: Nigel Huddleston (Conservative - Droitwich and Evesham)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

What plans he has to change the time limit on the entitlement of UK citizens living overseas to register to vote in UK parliamentary elections.

Answered by Chloe Smith

British citizens living abroad retain strong links with the United Kingdom, no matter how far they have travelled.

The Government is supporting the Member for Montgomeryshire’s Private Member’s Bill on Overseas Electors which delivers our manifesto commitment to introduce votes for life.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 06 Feb 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"Some of my most engaged constituents are expats who currently reside in France or Spain. Does the Minister agree that it is unfair and undemocratic to deny these British citizens the right to vote after an arbitrary 15 years?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 30 Jan 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"This afternoon we shall be debating the Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Bill, which, among other things, will facilitate the cross-border exchange of data, enabling us to investigate crimes such as terrorism and paedophilia. Is it not the responsibility of all of us in this House to wholeheartedly support that Bill?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Jan 2019
Leaving the European Union

"Does the Prime Minister agree that the first rule of politics is to turn up?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 16 Jan 2019
No Confidence in Her Majesty’s Government

"I appreciate the positive, confident and optimistic picture of the future of the UK painted by the Prime Minister. What a contrast with the Leader of the Opposition, who takes every opportunity to talk Britain down. How on earth can somebody claim that they aspire to be Prime Minister if …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 14 Jan 2019
Leaving the EU

"Does the Prime Minister agree that all deals would require a backstop of some sort? As unpalatable as this deal and the backstop are, there is simply no such thing as a painless, risk-free backstop. If it was not this backstop, another backstop would be required, and it would perhaps …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 Jan 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"2. What steps her Department is taking to improve gender equality for women throughout the world. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 Jan 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"Action on Poverty, a charity based in my constituency, has done some tremendous work in Africa and Asia, including helping thousands of women to set up their own businesses. What more can the Department do to assist charities such as Action on Poverty?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 17 Dec 2018
European Council

"I like to think of myself as a friendly fellow, and I have no particular inclination to fall out with colleagues on either side of the Chamber based on the details of the Brexit deal. The one thing I have learned in politics is that it is perfectly reasonable to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 15 Nov 2018
EU Exit Negotiations

"On all important political decisions, I not only listen to my constituents and the businesses that employ my constituents, but ask myself, “Is this in the long-term interests of my children?” I have a great deal of respect for the Prime Minister, who is a dedicated public servant, so I …..."
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