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Why we need Overseas Constituencies

The LibDems are campaigning for Overseas Constituencies - but what are they and why do we need them?

by David Sapiro

16 Jun 2025

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We need to fix voting from abroad but online voting isn't the answer

Every election we hear stories of votes not getting back in time from abroad. It needs fixing, but online voting is not the answer.

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by Tom McAdam

5 May 2024

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LibDems welcome proposals for Youth Mobility Scheme from the European Union

Liberal Democrat leader, Ed Davey, has welcomed the European Union’s proposals for a Youth Mobility scheme, published on Friday. Ed, in a post on Twitter/X, called the scheme a “win-win-win”

21 Apr 2024

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New voting rights for Britons abroad - we're nearly there!

The UK Government has published detailed regulations that will allow millions of British citizens living abroad for more than 15 years to vote in the next general election, as required by the Elections Act passed in April 2022.

by Stuart Pallister

3 Nov 2023

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Joining the Horizon Europe

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology on rejoining Horizon Europe

Michelle Donelan, the UK government's Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, made a statement in parliament on re-joining Horizon Europe.

by Robert Harrison

7 Sep 2023

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Survey shows Brits living in Europe don't feel well represented

The University of Strathclyde and the Royal Society of Edinburgh have just published the results of a survey on British Citizens living in the EU/EEA...

by Rob Harrison

26 Jan 2023

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LibDems highlight success in regaining votes for UK citizens in Europe

Speaking at the Liberal Democrat’s European local party AGM, Party Chair, Tom McAdam, highlighted our success in re-gaining votes for over 2.1 million...

27 Nov 2022

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European Liberals call for Europe-wide Cooperation in Research

At their Congress in Dublin on 4 June 2022, the Alliance of Liberal and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) called for strengthening pan-European cooperation...

6 Jun 2022

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Queen's Speech includes Provisions for Overseas Voting

Liberal Democrats in Europe welcomed the proposals set out in the Queen's Speech to expand the voting franchise to all UK citizens

by Rob Harrison

13 May 2021

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