24-06-2016, 03:12 AM
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Re: Referendum related posts from the Joe Cox thread.
Originally Posted by OldGreyFox
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[/B]Yes I agree, if you left Britain to permanently live abroad then you have no right to vote on issues that would influence those who live in Britain. I don't have issues with anyone wanting to live in a more favourable climate or career benefits, but if I had left these shores I would feel like a hypocrite if I was allowed to vote on the referendum.
I can understand some one like me who has lived overseas for nearly 50 years not voting because I have absolutely no interest in the result but Britons living in Europe have a big stake in the result.
24-06-2016, 06:57 AM
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Re: Referendum related posts from the Joe Cox thread.
Originally Posted by Nom
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Some can vote Bruce, i believe you cant if you have lived abroad more than 15 years. Gibraltar voted to remain. Votes very close at the moment, leave has 50.8 % but changing back and forth.
Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to remain. I wonder if Scotland regrets staying in the UK?
The £ has plunged I might be able to come over for another holiday.
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