British citizens living overseas are poorly represented and neglected by the UK’s current constituency system.
Whereas countries with a population size not too dissimilar to that of the UK, such as France and Italy, already have overseas constituencies, representing their citizens living and working abroad. In fact, there are 17 countries of different sizes and electoral systems with overseas constituencies. Others include Lithuania, North Macedonia, Portugal, and Romania.
What we could learn from the French? Join webinar to find out
On Monday (December 11), from 4pm to 5pm UK time, New Europeans UK and Unlock Democracy will be holding a webinar with France’s MP for northern Europe, Alexandre Holroyd, to hear what we can learn from the French.
Alexandre Holroyd sits in the French parliament as one of 11 representatives of French citizens living abroad. He will join us to share his own experiences representing his constituents, and explain how we in the UK could benefit from giving a proper voice to the 3.5 British citizens living abroad.
To join the webinar please register here: Webinar on Overseas Constituencies
New Europeans UK and Unlock Democracy are running a joint campaign for overseas constituencies with support from campaign groups such as Brexpats – Hear Our Voice, Bremain in Spain, European Britons, British Multi Country Residents, along with various Liberal Democrat groups abroad.