Citizens living abroad

Are you a British citizen living abroad with links to our area? Liberal Democrats are here to help you. 

Liberal Democrats are proud supporters of the rights of citizens living abroad. At the next General Election the right to vote will be restored to an estimated 2.1 million people after our successful campaign to abolish the 15-year limit for voting from abroad.

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Voting rights restored

At the next General Election, citizens who have lived abroad more than 15 years, or never voted when living in the UK, will be allowed to vote again. Voting rights are based on the last place of residence in the UK.

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Volunteer

Are you a member living abroad and want to get more involved? LibDems Abroad are active in many countries and through their schemes such as Phone Force you can contribute from the comfort of your home to campaigns in the UK.

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Make your vote count

Appoint a proxy if you live abroad. It's the best way to avoid global postal system delays. Your proxy can vote by post, so can live anywhere in the UK.

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