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 […]
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
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
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
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
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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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
Bruce talked about the new ‘right to vote’ for all British Citizens living overseas, as well as the important issues that the Forum is taking up on behalf of British Citizens. These include the unfreezing of UK state pensions for those resident in Japan, and many other countries.For further information please visit:www.bovf.org.uk Please share this
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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
Learn about the BOVF Local Branch in Malaysia About the branch: The Malaysian branch was formed at the same time as BOVF by one of the founding members who lives in Kuala Lumpur. We would welcome new active supporters or members in Malaysia and will arrange to meet up in person once sufficient numbers are
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