BOVF in Cambodian News
BOVF is referenced in Cambodian media ‘Kiripost’ in an article by political commentator John Lowrie.
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Achievements
BOVF Survey Reveals Lack of Awareness About Changes to Voting Rights for Expats
London, [3rd February 2025] – A new survey conducted by the British Overseas Voters Forum (BOVF) has revealed concerning gaps in awareness among British citizens living abroad regarding their voting rights in UK elections. In January 2024, a key amendment to the Elections Act extended voting eligibility to an additional 2 million British citizens overseas.
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Met with Joe Powell MP – Kensington & Bayswater
Bruce Darrington (Left) with Sir Roger Gale (Right) On December 19, BOVF Vice Chair Lloyd Hobbard-Mitchell and Bruce Darrington met with Joe Powell Labour MP for Kensington and Bayswater. Joe is a renowned anti-corruption in politics campaigner and we enjoyed a wide-ranging discussion on all our topics. Joe felt that the issue he most wanted
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Met with Sir Roger Gale MP – Herne Bay and Sandwich
Bruce Darrington (Left) with Sir Roger Gale (Right) On the 17th of December, Bruce Darrington, Chair of BOVF, met with Sir Roger Gale, Conservative MP for Herne Bay and Sandwich in the Commons for Tea. At 81, he is equally the longest-serving MP in the House of Commons and misses out on being Father of
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Met with Jack Rankin MP – Windsor
On the 17th of December, Caroline Padbury, Trustee of BOVF, and Bruce Darrington met with Jack Rankin, Conservative MP for Windsor, and the head of his parliamentary office, Anna Robinson. We had a good, lively discussion. Jack very much appreciated our input on several topics, and he and his head of the office are ready
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Met with John Cooper MP – Dumfries and Galloway
On the 12th of December, Bruce Darrington, Chair of the BOVF, met John Cooper, Conservative MP for Dumfries and Galloway in Parliament for an extensive discussion. John certainly feels the pressure of being part of a small number of MPs who fulfil the duties of His Majesty’s opposition. He feels strongly that the frozen pensions,
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Met with Ben Thomas
On the 10th of December, Bruce Darrington, Chair of the BOVF, met with Ben Thomas, head of office for James MacCleary MP, in parliament. Together, they had an extensive briefing and brainstorming session. Ben will have time on behalf of the Lewes MP to be fully engaged in policy that we produce and will
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Lost in the Post
Our mission is to represent and advocate for British citizens residing abroad, ensuring their meaningful participation in the democratic process.
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
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 all the issues that affect overseas voters again. Chris is very sympathetic to us regarding
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