“The reasoning behind such a choice is that if someone has lived here for ten, 20, 30 years, contributing to the economy, is part of our community, they should be able to vote,” he explained.
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The leader of the main opposition Labor Party in United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that it is considering giving EU citizens living in the country the right to vote in British parliamentary elections.
Asked about it during an appearance on LBC radio on Monday morning, Mr Starmer said it was one of the possible options.
After noting that no final decisions have yet been made, he reminded that Community citizens living in the United Kingdom already have the right to vote in municipal elections.
“The reasoning behind such a choice is that if someone lives here for ten, 20, 30 years, contributing to the economy, is part of our community, they should be able to vote.”explained.
He added that speaking to many citizens there are many who express to him the complaint that while they themselves are citizens of an EU member state, married to a spouse from Britain, with children who grow up and work in Britain, like themselves, they cannot vote. “This seems wrong and something should be done about it,” commented Mr Starmer.
The Labor leader also confirmed he is considering extending the right to vote to 16- and 17-year-olds.
He said it was not such an outrageous idea, as teenagers of that age already have the right to vote in Scotland and Wales for local parliaments.
Source :Skai
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