thewelk Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 ...for the first time since the Scottish parliament elections 2003. I guess after I left the UK I left all 'that' behind. Just couldn't be arsed with the same stuff over and over again and coming from a 'Labour heartland', my vote literally was wasted whether I used it or not. But the referendum debate really reactivated me. I really felt excited about politics for the first time in a long time (until the 19th of September, clearly). So now that's a big fat cross next to the SNP for Airdrie and Shotts. Wondering how many other expats let their votes go for so long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Good man. However, rest assured when your vote reaches these shores, you will have dramatically changed into Tam McGumpher, a good Labour man who died in a hoose fire in 1923. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstevie007 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 ...for the first time since the Scottish parliament elections 2003. I guess after I left the UK I left all 'that' behind. Just couldn't be arsed with the same stuff over and over again and coming from a 'Labour heartland', my vote literally was wasted whether I used it or not. But the referendum debate really reactivated me. I really felt excited about politics for the first time in a long time (until the 19th of September, clearly). So now that's a big fat cross next to the SNP for Airdrie and Shotts. Wondering how many other expats let their votes go for so long? I was away one place or another for 16 years with the RAF and never voted once. Same here though, the Referendum and subsequent result lit a fire in me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewelk Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 Good man. However, rest assured when your vote reaches these shores, you will have dramatically changed into Tam McGumpher, a good Labour man who died in a hoose fire in 1923. It has crossed my mind. But the voting slip had a bar code and everything on the back. And I wrapped it in tin foil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewelk Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 By the way...the UK government has been pumping an impressive amount of money into facebook ads trying to get expats to register. Clearly they think that million extra tories living in the south of Spain were worth targeting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I delegated a proxy vote - dont trust the mail from Cape Town wee vote for Alex Salmond as long as my mother makes it to voting booth - she has a postal vote so has to make special trip for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartandon Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 another 2 postal votes for the good guys and gals here in the Glasgow South constituency Alba gu brà th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave78 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Did my first ex-pat postal vote today too. Didn't even know i was eligible till a few months ago. Was tempted to vote for the 'Cannabis is safer than alcohol' candidate standing in Glasgow North (their party logo is a cannabis leaf!), but went for the boring old mainstream SNP in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 2 votes from me and the missus for Kirsten Oswald in East Renfrewshire seat ... ready for posting ramorra. #keepskeletorout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 By the way...the UK government has been pumping an impressive amount of money into facebook ads trying to get expats to register. Clearly they think that million extra tories living in the south of Spain were worth targeting... Cove Sheep alerted me to ex-pats being allowed to vote via Nigel Farage of all people. Not sure why Cove is following that numpty, but both of them got an extra SNP notch. I'm only hoping it travels well and doesn't morph into a blue or red vote by the time it's counted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Cove Sheep alerted me to ex-pats being allowed to vote via Nigel Farage of all people. Not sure why Cove is following that numpty, but both of them got an extra SNP notch. I'm only hoping it travels well and doesn't morph into a blue or red vote by the time it's counted... What's the criteria OLAS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) Email I received; Dear OLAS, Yes, as an Overseas elector you are qualified to vote in 2 types of elections; UK Parliamentary elections, such as the one to be held on 7 May 2015 and European Parliamentary elections. Kind regards, Clare I did receive an email and letter to my address in Malta saying I was "successful" to be back on the voters role. I never took myself off it to be perfectly honest. All I did was follow the uk.gov link to be allowed to vote and it all went from there. Glasgow.gov have been really fast with any responses I have requested. That said, I am a bit confused to how I actually do vote. All forms were filled in digitally sent via email, and also physically and sent to the address specified. I have received no postal application to my address yet. Edited April 21, 2015 by OLAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 What's the criteria OLAS? you can vote up to 15 years for UK elections after you left the UK - cant vote for devolved elections Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Email I received; How long have you worked away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 you can vote up to 15 years for UK elections after you left the UK - cant vote for devolved elections Bugger! I just missed out then. 29 years! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-residents-overseas-will-be-able-to-vote-in-uks-general-election http://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/elections/register/ registration closed last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washboarder Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 another x for the first time for snp Dunfermline west fife, always been a labour person however skeltor put an end to that. nice wee walk to the postbox in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 FTR, I have been outside of Scotland for 4 years & 6 from 8. I did own property though, if that makes any difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 2 votes from me and the missus for Kirsten Oswald in East Renfrewshire seat ... ready for posting ramorra. #keepskeletorout Good on ye. I will be so happy if we get him out. His slimy face will hopefully be about Barrhead less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Exile Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Out of interest how does your vote get allocated when an expat - guessing it's the last place where you registered. I think I'm registered for Ayrshire South (Prestwick) so even tho I've not lived there for 15 odd years and not voted in that time my vote would still get counted - is that how it works? Before moving abroad I last lived in London and may be registered there - are you able to choose where you're vote is allocated as I would have no interest in voting in London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Just had Jenny Marra at the door. I told her she was too late as I had already filled my postal ballot. She very kindly offered to post it for me. What a nice wee lassie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Just had Jenny Marra at the door. I told her she was too late as I had already filled my postal ballot. She very kindly offered to post it for me. What a nice wee lassie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 She is a tidy bit of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 2 votes from me and the missus for Kirsten Oswald in East Renfrewshire seat ... ready for posting ramorra. #keepskeletorout Snogged her at uni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewelk Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Out of interest how does your vote get allocated when an expat - guessing it's the last place where you registered. I think I'm registered for Ayrshire South (Prestwick) so even tho I've not lived there for 15 odd years and not voted in that time my vote would still get counted - is that how it works? Before moving abroad I last lived in London and may be registered there - are you able to choose where you're vote is allocated as I would have no interest in voting in London. Mine was allocated to my last address where I was registered to vote. I've got no family there anymore and no connection to the place but it looks like I'll be stuck with it until they strike me off for being too foreign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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