Learn about the BOVF Local Branch in Italy About the branch: The Italy Branch became active during the summer of 2025. Members of the Branch keep in touch via the Discussion Forums. We have periodic meetings, which can be joined in person or remotely. These meetings have been supported by the British Chamber of Commerce. […]
Learn about the BOVF Local Branch in New Zealand About the branch: The New Zealand Branch became active during the summer of 2025. Members of the Branch keep in touch via the Discussion Forum. We have periodic meetings, which can be joined in person or remotely. We are always looking for events to support, so
Learn about the BOVF Local Branch in Australia About the branch: The Australia Branch became active during the summer of 2025. Members of the Branch keep in touch via the Discussion Forum. We have periodic meetings, which can be joined in person or remotely. We are always looking for events to support, so if you
BOVF attended the second APPG on Citizens’ Rights ‘Britons Abroad’, led by Manuella Perteghella MP and hosted in Westminster. The role of this All Party Parliamentary Group is to “raise awareness of the challenges facing EU citizens in the UK and Britons abroad. We work cross-party to help secure immigration status and the rights set
BOVF attend second APPG on Citizens’ Rights Read More »
On April 1st 2025 BOVF spoke to Manuela Perteghella MP Bruce Darrington, Chair BOVF spoke to Manuela Perteghella MP about her involvement on the Education Committee, and shared the work BOVF have been doing on overseas student fees. Noting that this committee is starting to look at higher education funding, and our insights could support
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On April 1st 2025 BOVF met with the Director of Unlock Democracy. We have been working with Unlock Democracy where our policies align – namely evolving voting mechanisms for overseas citizens and the potential for overseas constituencies. On April 1st, BOVF met with the Director of Unlock Democracy, Tom Brake, to discuss how we progress
Meeting with Director of Unlock Democracy, Tom Brake. Read More »
In early April 2025 BOVF met with Ian Sollom MP in Westminster. Ian is the Liberal Democrat party spokesperson on Higher Education, so we were keen to discuss our insight on overseas student fees with him. This was the first meeting we had with Ian, so we spent the time providing background and briefing on
Meeting with Ian Sollom MP, St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire Read More »
On April 1st 2025 BOVF met with Chris Hinchliff MP This meeting was focused on our new policy proposal for overseas student fees. As this was our fourth session with Chris, he was up to speed with the policy came with ideas and actions plans into how we could advance the cause. The meeting took
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On March 31st 2025 BOVF met with Jack Rankin MP This meeting focused on our new policy for overseas student fees. Jack had been briefed on the policy in previous meetings and was happy to support our common sense proposal. Jack and his Chief of Staff Anna Robinson were able to provide helpful direction to
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BOVF is referenced in Cambodian media ‘Kiripost’ in an article by political commentator John Lowrie.
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