Lost in the Post
Our mission is to represent and advocate for British citizens residing abroad, ensuring their meaningful participation in the democratic process.
Achievements
USA
Learn about the BOVF Local Branch in USA About the branch: A description of the Local Branch in USA and reasons why British expats should think about getting involved: When the branch became active: How do members of the Branch keep in touch: Does the branch have real or online meetings: Has the branch connected
Indonesia
Learn about the BOVF Local Branch in Indonesia About the branch: The Indonesia branch was created in September 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 which
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 in UK elections to approximately 3.5 million; further notes that UK citizens residing abroad are
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East Africa
Learn about the BOVF Local Branch in East Africa About the branch: A description of the Local Branch in East Africa and reasons why British expats should think about getting involved: When the branch became active: How do members of the Branch keep in touch: Does the branch have real or online meetings: Has the
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 formal statement confirming her position which I will be able
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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 them, Sir Roger was very keen to listen and hear
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Southern Africa
Learn about the BOVF Local Branch in Southern Africa About the branch: A description of the Local Branch in Southern Africa and reasons why British expats should think about getting involved: When the branch became active: How do members of the Branch keep in touch: Does the branch have real or online meetings: Has the
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 (MIR). He recognises the damage that an inappropriately high minimum
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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 the spouse visa issue is tied to the immigration debate.
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