I think he means that some members of the Islamic community are spreading leaflets around saying that voting is Haram. Basically meaning it's forbidden by Allah.
You'll have to excuse Scorza's illiteracy.
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I think he means that some members of the Islamic community are spreading leaflets around saying that voting is Haram. Basically meaning it's forbidden by Allah.
You'll have to excuse Scorza's illiteracy.
Haaram is Arabic for sinful apparently
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Taking citizenship somewhere else is the logical cut off point. Living somewhere else, paying tax somewhere else, permanent residence elsewhere.
Citizenship is not defined by residence, otherwise all those immigrants will no longer be immigrants the day they step foot in the UK and will get a British passport and vote away.
Beside, you are now changing your argument from contribution to citizenship. Which is it?
Voting is already constrained to citizenship, so Britain already enforces what you are now describing p, except you want to greatly relax the rules regarding a citizen so anyway one can instantly become one
It's happened in the past and it was described as a well run goverment at the time, doubt they could do it now though.
Election office won't even answer the phone so no it wouldn't of helped.
Well, that varies. In Germany it's 8 years before you can apply. I lived in Hong Kong for 4 years, it's extremely difficult to gain citizenship if you aren't ethnically Chinese. Hence the UK policy of 15 years.
As previously stated, I contribute a damn sight more to the UK economy than most, with my frequent trips back!
Those are exclusive though. Becoming a citizen elsewhere takes a long time and has a lot,of constraints. Living somewhere else and paying taxes there is easy.
Permanent residence is not the same as citizenship.
If someone revokes their British citizenship for another counties then then will immediately loose the right to vote in Britain under current regulations.
So what is it you actually want to control. Actually I think I know, British people who emigrate tend to be skilled professionals who are more likely to be progressive and liberal, voting against UKIP. Shock horror you want to deny the vote to people who don't share your political ideology. Just go on and admit it, stop embarrassing yourself further. I give much more respect to people who are honest in their position, even if I find it abhorrent.
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Sounds like you exhausted every possibility.
Since I don't live in the UK I have no costs, merely contributions from vist its and small amounts of taxes from some investments. I contribute far more than the average British person, plus I am still a British citizen, so I guess I still get to keep the vote
It would only happen if both are hanging by the finger nails, if the other parties continue to grow don't be surprised if this happens in 2020 or 2025
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Citizenship is not defined by residence, otherwise all those immigrants will no longer be immigrants the day they step foot in the UK and will get a British passport and vote away.
Beside, you are now changing your argument from contribution to citizenship. Which is it?
Voting is already constrained to citizenship, so Britain already enforces what you are now describing p, except you want to greatly relax the rules regarding a citizen so anyway one can instantly become one
You got me mixed up with another poster. I said nothing about contribution, to me long term residence should be the definition.
People on the dole for 20 years should still be able to vote.
That's pretty dumb, IIRC the Koran tells people that they must obey the authorities (courts, police, etc) and laws of the land as long as they don't clash with the will of Allah. So basically hate preachers are using peoples ignorance of their own religion to stir up trouble.
Religion + Politics = Trololololol
No, because in most cases you would retain British citizenship and become a dual national. I see no reason why British nationals overseas should not be permitted to vote in general elections.
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I'm in a very tight Con/Lab marginal. I voted Con even though I am more favourably disposed towards UKIP.
We have local elections as well. I voted Labour as they have the best chance of unseating the awful Greens.
We have local elections as well. I voted Labour as they have the best chance of unseating the awful Greens.
UKIP is taking quite a beating.
Based on?
Oh you're in Hove and Briton! Good luck to you then! It was be amazing if the Greens lose the only seat they have so they can slink back in the dark where they belong