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Meeting with Director of Unlock Democracy, Tom Brake.
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… Read more →
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Meeting with Ian Sollom MP, St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
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,… Read more →
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Meeting with Chris Hinchliff MP – NE Hertfordshire
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… Read more →
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Meeting with Jack Rankin MP – Windsor
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… Read more →
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BOVF in Cambodian News
BOVF is referenced in Cambodian media ‘Kiripost’ in an article by political commentator John Lowrie. Read more →
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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… Read more →
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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… Read more →
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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… Read more →
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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,… Read more →
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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… Read more →