Should foreigners, currently residing in the United Kingdom, have the right to vote?
In order to vote in the UK a person must be 18 years old on election day and a be either a British, qualifying Commonwealth citizen or a citizen of the Republic of Ireland. In 2022 the government passed a law that allowed British nationals living overseas for more than 15 years to vote in UK general elections. The law could give the right to 3 million Britons retired or working abroad.
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Response rates from 758 Leyton and Wanstead voters.
58% Yes |
42% No |
33% Yes |
39% No |
13% Yes, but only after living in the country for 5 years |
3% No, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
6% Yes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote |
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5% Yes, but only after living in the country for 10 years |
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1% Yes, but only if they are European Union citizens |
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0% Yes, but they should only be allowed to vote in local elections |
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0% Yes, but they should not be allowed to vote in local elections |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 758 Leyton and Wanstead voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 758 Leyton and Wanstead voters.
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Unique answers from Leyton and Wanstead voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9LPLDXM11mos11MO
Yes, but only after living in the country for 5 years and not eligible to vote in any other country.
@8DYKF8F4yrs4Y
Yes, but after 3 years of paid taxes in the country
@B3YMLB92 days2D
For legal immigrants after 5 years, illegal immigrants who have got a job and place of residence and stayed for 10 years can then vote
@B3K6LNQ2wks2W
Yes, and foreign voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote, also should live there for at least more than a year.
@B3DQSCD3wks3W
Yes, but only if they are European Union citizens, Commonwealth citizens and/or intend to remain in the UK long term.
@B3CHPK63wks3W
Yes, but only if they are European Union citizens, paying taxes, and if not European Union citizens, then they have lived in the country for at least 5 years
@B3BTCH33wks3W
If they are on a visa or have any proof that they are legally able to live and work in the UK they can vote. However, if they don't have any of these than they should not be able to vote and should be deported.
@9ZW544Q4mos4MO
Yes, but only if they are assylum seekers / refugees. Or those seeking to live permanetly in the United Kingdom.
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