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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 past (Photo: Edward Vickers) Shadow Immigration Minister Stephen Kinnock said Labour would

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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 23 years, will vote for the first time in the

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Netherlands

Learn about the BOVF Local Branch in the Netherlands About the branch: The Netherlands branch was created in May 2024. Members keep in touch via email and the official WhatsApp group. The branch is developing. Members can meet informally when they want to, and in the future, we will look to have more regular meetings

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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 in Thailand whose UK state pension has been “frozen” has said he has

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John’s Story

By Taz Ali Senior world reporter iNews May 2, 2024 While the Asian country is more affordable than the UK, John Jones says it is getting harder to support his family on just £75 a week state pension John Jones lives with his wife, Pin Bunpah, and their son, Leo, in Thailand, but says his

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South Korea

Learn about the BOVF Local Branch in South Korea About the branch: The South Korea local branch was created in April 2024. Members can keep in touch by email or by the branch WhatsApp group. When the branch has sufficient numbers, it will have more in-person meetings with BOVF Supporters & Members. There are several

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Stand at Living in Bangkok

The British Overseas Voters Forum (BOVF) was very pleased to have our stall at the Living in Bangkok 2024 event at the The British Club Bangkok in Thailand today. Our presence was led by the BOVF Thailand Coordinator, Eric Jordan and supported by a committed crew of Thailand-based BOVF Members and Supporters. Eric said, “Big

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Japan

Learn about the BOVF Local Branch in Japan About the branch: With many members in Tokyo and others located across the country, the BOVF Japan branch provides a forum for Japanese-resident Britons to share their views and concerns. We are active in lobbying the British government and in using the media to draw attention to issues

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Singapore

Learn about the BOVF Local Branch in Singapore About the branch: The Singapore branch has an active group of members and supporters and we welcome new active supporters or members in Singapore. The BOVF local branch has engaged with the International Schools in Singapore and has held two outreach sessions in 2024 with British Overseas

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