Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Enable UK expats to have votes for life
Closed
78 signatures
What the petition asks
We would like the UK to enable the British people who live abroad, to be able to vote which we feel is their right.
This was promised by David Cameron at the same time as the original Brexit referendum.
Most other countries have votes-for-life, so why should UK citizens be denied their rights to representation?
"No taxation without representation"
Most other countries have votes-for-life, so why should UK citizens be denied their rights to representation?
"No taxation without representation"
Timeline
| 30 Nov 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 May 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
78
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
30 Nov 2020
Closed
30 May 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.