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Do you mean the one involving a 94 year old man who tried to contest that under law, that UK citizens who have lived abroad for more than 15 years cannot vote.....?  |
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By *oo hotCouple
over a year ago
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"He doesn't live here, I assume he has residency in another country why should he be allowed to vote in our elections. "
Agreed. The in vote will need the remain votes from the few million or so EU migrants who now reside in the UK. |
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"He doesn't live here, I assume he has residency in another country why should he be allowed to vote in our elections. "
Correct, the same rules apply to everyone equally in this referendum. If you have not lived here for 15 years or more then you don't get to vote on it. They are the rules which were set out from the start. Why should these 2 individuals be an exception? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"He doesn't live here, I assume he has residency in another country why should he be allowed to vote in our elections.
Correct, the same rules apply to everyone equally in this referendum. If you have not lived here for 15 years or more then you don't get to vote on it. They are the rules which were set out from the start. Why should these 2 individuals be an exception? "
Thats what I was Thinking as well but just wondered what others did.
Persoanlly I think the 15 years limmit is too long as they don't live here or support the country by spending thier money here.
I would haave thaught 10 years would be nearer the mark |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"He doesn't live here, I assume he has residency in another country why should he be allowed to vote in our elections.
Correct, the same rules apply to everyone equally in this referendum. If you have not lived here for 15 years or more then you don't get to vote on it. They are the rules which were set out from the start. Why should these 2 individuals be an exception?
Thats what I was Thinking as well but just wondered what others did.
Persoanlly I think the 15 years limmit is too long as they don't live here or support the country by spending thier money here.
I would haave thaught 10 years would be nearer the mark "
agreed; 10 years sounds a better time frame
note Austria is heading same way as UK, perhaps another thread  |
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Agreed. If you no longer Live here and have not for that long why should gets vote in how the country is run.
Admittedly, it would be better for the "in" camp if ex pats did (and I'm currently in supporter) but what's right is right. They shouldnt get a vote. |
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"He doesn't live here, I assume he has residency in another country why should he be allowed to vote in our elections.
Correct, the same rules apply to everyone equally in this referendum. If you have not lived here for 15 years or more then you don't get to vote on it. They are the rules which were set out from the start. Why should these 2 individuals be an exception?
Thats what I was Thinking as well but just wondered what others did.
Persoanlly I think the 15 years limmit is too long as they don't live here or support the country by spending thier money here.
I would haave thaught 10 years would be nearer the mark
agreed; 10 years sounds a better time frame
note Austria is heading same way as UK, perhaps another thread "
while were having a dutch auction about it, why not 4? |
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"Austria is heading same way as UK, perhaps another thread
You mean they are planning to hold a massive referendum at the end of which they vote to remain anyway? Blimey. "
And if not, we'll have to vote again until we get it 'right', like Ireland did!
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"He doesn't live here, I assume he has residency in another country why should he be allowed to vote in our elections.
Correct, the same rules apply to everyone equally in this referendum. If you have not lived here for 15 years or more then you don't get to vote on it. They are the rules which were set out from the start. Why should these 2 individuals be an exception?
Thats what I was Thinking as well but just wondered what others did.
Persoanlly I think the 15 years limmit is too long as they don't live here or support the country by spending thier money here.
I would haave thaught 10 years would be nearer the mark
agreed; 10 years sounds a better time frame
note Austria is heading same way as UK, perhaps another thread "
I'll be here 10 years on the 9th of June. But I do plan to move so I won't bother you lots. |
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I have always believed in no representation without taxation.
By taxation, I mean eligibility for direct tax or payment of indirect tax such as VAT. For people who choose not to do so by way of voluntary absence, then it's too bad that they cannot vote. |
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