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  • Local Branch Chair

    The Local Branch Chair plays a crucial leadership role within the British Overseas Voters Forum (BOVF) by providing direction, coordination, and support to the activities and initiatives of the local branch in their country. Read more →

  • Local Branch Secretary

    The Local Branch Secretary plays a pivotal role in supporting the administrative functions and communication efforts of the British Overseas Voters Forum (BOVF) at the local branch level. Read more →

  • Met with Candidate for Thanet East

    Polly was very receptive of the issues of British Overseas Voters being campaigned for by the #BOVF We finished the conversation, confirming that we would meet up after the election to put more flesh on the bones. Polly will also be sending me a more… Read more →

  • Talked to Candidate for Herne Bay & Sandwich

    Sir Roger made himself available to chat about the issues of British Overseas Voters being campaigned by the #BOVF Either in spite of, or because of his being probably the most active politician in terms of expat issues and being acutely aware of all of… Read more →

  • Talked to Candidate for Bracknell

    Ed Vickers explained to Peter about a number of the BOVF Key Issues. Frozen Pensions: Peter is sympathetic and would likely support calls for a Labour government to seriously look into this. Spousal Visa: Peter was aware of, and concerned about the Minimum Income Requirement… Read more →

  • Talked to Candidate for City of London & Westminister

    BOVF representative Simon Landy talked on the telephone to Rachel Blake, Labour candidate for City of London & Westminster.  Simon introduced Rachel to the BOVF key issues, discussing frozen pension and the right to a UK bank.  Rachel confirmed she would consider them. Rachel confirmed that… Read more →

  • Jo’s Story

    I moved to the Netherlands before Brexit – it functions much better than the UK. Joanna Darrington, 34, said it was easier for her and her partner to live in the Netherlands than in the UK due to visa restrictions. By Taz Ali Senior world… Read more →

  • Edward’s Story

    By Taz Ali Senior world reporter iNews May 2, 2024 Professor Vickers will again vote for the Liberal Democrats, saying he was not swayed into voting Labour. Edward Vickers, a British professor, said his Japanese wife has had problems with obtaining a UK visa in the… Read more →

  • Colin’s Story

    By Taz Ali Senior world reporter iNews May 2, 2024 Colin Mason, 63, who can vote in a general election for the first time since 2015, says he is unlikely to vote the Tories back into power Colin Mason, who has lived in Japan for… Read more →

  • Anthony’s Story

    By Taz Ali Senior world reporter iNews May 2, 2024 Anthony Peters, 79, says he has had to stop his regular hospital appointments to cut costs  Anthony Peters moved to Thailand 10 years ago to be with his wife May (Photo: Anthony Peters) A British retiree… Read more →