BOVF is celebrating as Frozen Pensions activists and campaigners representing British people living in Japan, Thailand, Australia and Malaysia came together to develop a simple plan to end injustice. On 7th September 2026, members of the BOVF Frozen UK State Pension subgroup met for the first time. The group introduced themselves and shared what they […]
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On 7 September, the British Overseas Voters Forum’s Frozen UK State Pension Subgroup met for the first time, bringing together campaigners from across the world with one clear objective: to turn the growing numbers of British citizens overseas into real political influence.
One Person Can Be Ignored. A Constituency Cannot. Read More »
The British Overseas Voters Forum (BOVF) has made encouraging progress in supporting the tabling of an Early Day Motion (EDM) in Parliament that supports the right of British citizens to live in the United Kingdom with their non-UK spouses. For many Britons living overseas, returning home with a husband or wife remains unnecessarily difficult, expensive, and
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The British Overseas Voters Forum (BOVF) has made encouraging progress in bringing the issue of overseas voting to the forefront of parliamentary debate. During the Committee Stage of the Representation of the People Bill 2026, amendments reflecting BOVF proposals were formally debated in the UK Parliament. Key Proposals Presented The proposals discussed during the committee proceedings
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BOVF have published “Recommendations for the United Kingdom to enable voters living overseas to fully and properly participate in national elections with reference to practices adopted in 20 major and relevant countries” Download the report SUMMARY The systems that UK Citizens overseas rely on to vote are ranked close to bottom in the world. The
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BOVF speak to the Times Education about university student fees for overseas citizens. BOVF Education Policy Lead, Simon Landy, was interviewed by Times Higher Education to discuss the challenges overseas British citizens face when applying to UK universities, and to outline our proposed student fees policy. We believe this approach offers benefits for universities, the
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BOVF Policy Lead for Spousal Visa’s John Cantrill and Trustee Mike Tuffrey met the MP for Lewes James MacCleary to discuss Overseas Voters and highlight the challenges they face This was a constructive and positive meeting where we discussed the various issues faced by overseas voters, and specific challenges faced by some of James MacCleary’s
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BOVF Chair, Bruce Darrington and Treasurer, Craig Dickson met with the MP for Newton Abbot, Martin Wrigley Martin Wrigley has first hand experience of being a British Citizen Overseas, having grown up in different countries as his father was in the Navy. He also has immediate family living overseas. This formed the basis for a
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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
