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 represented by the hon. Member from their last place of residence in the UK, which may be distant from their current place of residence; notes that the establishment of overseas constituencies would allow UK citizens living abroad to be represented by an MP who is experienced in dealing with the range of problems overseas residents face; notes that parliaments in 17 countries have overseas constituency MPs; and calls on the Government to work with the Boundary Commission to implement overseas constituencies for the House of Commons and with the Electoral Commission and groups representing UK citizens abroad to run a registration drive for eligible citizens to explain how they can register to vote.

If you are not aware of the BOVF Key Issues, they are;

• UnjustFrozen Pensions
• Unfair Overseas Uni Fees for British students studying in the UK
• Harsh Spousal Reunion rules
• Right to a British bank account
• Discriminatory Housing Loan interest
• Using Embassies as polling stations
• Creating Overseas Constituencies

For more information about the British Overseas Voters Forum, see https://www.bovf.org.uk/