Post by ronturner on Mar 1, 2012 8:07:11 GMT 1
We British ex pats have the right to vote in UK for 15 years after we leave UK. If we change nationality that right is lost, but we have new rights to vote in the country of residence. In France we have the right to vote in the local elections regardless of nationality. In my case, I choose to be taxed in France, so I do not care too much about losing my right to vote in UK national elections, but I do care about losing my right to vote in European Elections.
Other people, especially those on government pensions such as ex teachers, military, police and other civil servants are compelled to pay tax in the UK. The option to change tax domicile under the double taxation treaty is denied. Therefore a situation of taxation without representation exists.
Compare this with France which takes an alternative view of European Treaties and has set up a constituency with elected MPs for various overseas voters. London is the biggest of these constituencies with about 150,000 voters. Presidential candidates are now canvassing these votes.
Which is the most democratic society?
See:-
www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatnews/9112895/James-Preston-denied-appeal-over-expat-voting-decision.html
Other people, especially those on government pensions such as ex teachers, military, police and other civil servants are compelled to pay tax in the UK. The option to change tax domicile under the double taxation treaty is denied. Therefore a situation of taxation without representation exists.
Compare this with France which takes an alternative view of European Treaties and has set up a constituency with elected MPs for various overseas voters. London is the biggest of these constituencies with about 150,000 voters. Presidential candidates are now canvassing these votes.
Which is the most democratic society?
See:-
www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatnews/9112895/James-Preston-denied-appeal-over-expat-voting-decision.html
