Britons living in Italy for more than 15 years will regain their right to vote in UK elections with effect from 16 January, with the end of the 15-year-rule.
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Veteran campaigner Harry Shindler tells
The Connexion that the end of 15-year limit would be a very nice 100th birthday present
4 March 2021
By Liv Rowland
Some £2.5million has been set aside in the 2021 UK budget to end the ban on Britons being able to vote in UK elections after 15 years of living out of the country.
The measure was listed in the 2021 Budget Report laid before the House of Commons by the chancellor yesterday and has been hailed by veteran votes campaigner Harry Shindler as “very good news” and “a nice birthday present” in his 100th year.
It appears briefly under a list of policy decisions and a heading of ‘supporting the most affected’, along with other measures like a scheme for veterans’ mental health or measures against domestic abuse.