Britons living overseas for 15 years get the right to vote in UK elections

A change to the law, ending a 20-year battle by 100-year-old Harry Shindler, passes a critical stage in the Lords

British nationals living overseas for more than 15 years are set to get the right to vote in UK general elections, after a proposed change in the law passed a critical stage in the House of Lords.

The move will end a 20-year battle by 100-year-old Harry Shindler who challenged the 15-year limit on voting rights in the high court in 2016 and in the European court of justice in 2018.