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There has never been a better time to register as a Supporter of the British Overseas Voters Forum (BOVF). By becoming a Supporter, you are joining a growing community dedicated to ensuring that the voices of British citizens living abroad…

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If you want to see real change, joining BOVF is the first step to making change happen. As a member, you’ll be part of a fast-growing global membership body dedicated to campaigning for the rights of British overseas voters. Your…

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Share your skills Only by working together can we solve the issues which affect so many overseas British citizens. Share your skills with our policy groups Are you passionate about advocating for the rights and interests of British citizens living…

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Join a policy group Your contribution can have a big impact on the lives of British citizens living abroad. Apply here to join one of our policy groups

Met with Chris Hinchliff, MP – North-East Hertfordshire

On the 26th of September, Bruce Darrington, Chair of BOVF, met Chris Hinchliff, Labour MP for North-East Hertfordshire, for a coffee in Royston.  It was the same shop where Bruce had met Chris during the General Election campaign. They discussed…

Met with James MacCleary, MP – Lewes

On the 25th of September, Bruce Darrington had lunch with James MacCleary, the Liberal Democrat MP for Lewes, in the constituency.  Over lunch, James agreed to be the Champion for our policy on Spousal Reunion rules (for British citizens who…

Overseas Constituencies Update: June 2024

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.

Family Visa Update: 17 September 2024

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.

EDM (Early Day Motion)122: tabled on 02 September 2024

BOVF is very pleased that an early-day motion: The link to the Early Day Motion is HERE: https://edm.parliament.uk/early-day-motion/62445 That this House notes that the Elections Act 2022 increased the number of UK citizens living abroad that are eligible to vote…

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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.

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.