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Register by 18th June to vote according to new rules (if you have settled status, indefinite leave to remain). Go to:

https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

More info at: 

https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/blog/changes-eu-citizens-some-uk-elections

If you are Italian and you have been unable to vote at the European Elections (ongoing today and tomorrow) because there is no possibility to do it in the UK, you are not alone and this is indeed a bittersweet moment for us, as this article from Europestreet news said on the 4th June: 

https://europestreet.news/bittersweet-moment-what-eu-citizens-in-the-uk-think-about-the-european-elections/

It is good that we have the right to vote where we live. 

 

That's not correct Maria. EU nationals can't vote at GE's in the UK. The gov.uk link is a bit misleading as it mentions the GE, mentions registering to vote and who can register to vote. You can vote in some local elections and they are listed in the 2nd link you posted.

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I have just sent the message I forward below here to the admin! I thought they had (correctly) deleted my post but now I see it is still here.  I got it wrong, apologies! blame low blood pressure or excess of democratic participation enthusiasm! We cannot vote.  

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A couple of weeks ago or earlier I sent a message (from my account "Speak with maria") saying EU nationals could register to vote at the GE. I cannot see it anymore so I guess you have  deleted  it  otherwise please do so. I am sorry I got it wrong. Blame optimism bias! EU nationals are not allowed to vote for the UK Parliament. The registration process in place  ensures that those who have settled status can continue to vote at the local elections but the eligibility criteria have not changed. I am sorry for the  unintended  misinformation  - the wording on the Gov website and the EU magazine I quoted were very convincing though! 😂

Regards 

Mariella 

 

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