Peach Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 I'm in two minds: the fact that I keep seeing ads to register to vote on Facebook makes me think that the UK gov considers that expats are more likely to vote to stay in Europe. Perhaps because we value freedom of movement? But maybe now that I've left the UK, it shouldn't really be any of my business? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymmbo Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Something I've not thought about till now, hmmm unsure. Interested to see what others think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 I won't be able to as I've been away from the country for too long. Under 15 years away is OK apparently. http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/apr/28/british-expats-lose-legal-battle-right-to-vote-eu-referendum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleylass Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Registered for the postal vote but not convinced the ballot will turn up in enough time to return it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 People who have moved permanently to Australia shouldn't vote. It is irrelevant to them and really none of their business anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booma Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 im not bothered with the outcome but i registered to vote cause i have family there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 I havent registered as I have no intention of going back to live so I dont think I am entitled to a say. I may have if I had been on a temp visa and was returning in the next couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABL275 Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Same here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABL275 Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Registered for the postal vote but not convinced the ballot will turn up in enough time to return it. Same here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flake Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Yes registered by proxy vote. Will be voting to leave. I think it will be tight either way, not sure how it's going to turn out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 I havent registered as I have no intention of going back to live so I dont think I am entitled to a say. I may have if I had been on a temp visa and was returning in the next couple of years. Same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itegoa Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Registered for the postal vote. I'm voting for UK to remain in the EU. We're selling our home in the UK, still waiting for contracts to complete. When I finally get the money, I want a decent exchange rate on the money. If the UK were to leave, the value of the pound will drop and we'd end up loosing many thousands of $$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itegoa Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 People who have moved permanently to Australia shouldn't vote. It is irrelevant to them and really none of their business anymore. It's possible to have ties to the UK still, even though they've moved somewhere else, ya know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Registered for the postal vote. I'm voting for UK to remain in the EU. We're selling our home in the UK, still waiting for contracts to complete. When I finally get the money, I want a decent exchange rate on the money. If the UK were to leave, the value of the pound will drop and we'd end up loosing many thousands of $$$. So your only interest in the future of Britain and Europe is the impact on the exchange rate for your money. That is incredibly shallow don't you think ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itegoa Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 So your only interest in the future of Britain and Europe is the impact on the exchange rate for your money. That is incredibly shallow don't you think ? Yes - that's right. And no I don't think it's shallow. You can think it's shallow if you like - I couldn't really care less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Of course it's shallow if that is your only perspective. I'm sure you can think a bit broader than your own pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Yes - that's right. And no I don't think it's shallow. You can think it's shallow if you like - I couldn't really care less. You don't have to care and you are entitled to vote whatever way you want, that is how democracy works. But voting on the future of a country purely because you have an exchange rate transaction coming up, is definitely shallow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickyplum Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 I am going to submit a postal vote (at least I plan to, assuming the ballot papers arrive at my parents' house during the time I'm there in May & June!). Didn't want to risk a postal vote from Australia, after hearing many stories about how the card doesn't get here with enough time to return it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Registered for the postal vote. I'm voting for UK to remain in the EU. We're selling our home in the UK, still waiting for contracts to complete. When I finally get the money, I want a decent exchange rate on the money. If the UK were to leave, the value of the pound will drop and we'd end up loosing many thousands of $$$. I'm registered and voting out. I'm returning to live in the UK in 2 years time, and need the $Au to be strong against the pound. (I also think the EU is a pretty bad deal for Blighty.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 You don't have to care and you are entitled to vote whatever way you want, that is how democracy works. But voting on the future of a country purely because you have an exchange rate transaction coming up, is definitely shallow. The exchange rate is a strong factor for me. I have registered but now have to find a proxy as postal voting from Oz is a non-starter. There are good arguments on both sides of the debate and nobody has a crystal ball however on balance I think the case for remaining is the stronger. I don't know why casting a vote to save me tens of thousands of dollars would be considered shallow anyway. People cast their votes for much lesser reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 The exchange rate is a strong factor for me. I have registered but now have to find a proxy as postal voting from Oz is a non-starter. There are good arguments on both sides of the debate and nobody has a crystal ball however on balance I think the case for remaining is the stronger. I don't know why casting a vote to save me tens of thousands of dollars would be considered shallow anyway. People cast their votes for much lesser reasons. I know people vote for lesser reasons and I think everyone is entitled to vote for whatever reason they want. But I would maintain that voting on the future of a country you don't live in, on the off chance of gaining financially is one of the more shallow reasons. You do know that a favourable exchange rate is not guaranteed anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I know people vote for lesser reasons and I think everyone is entitled to vote for whatever reason they want. But I would maintain that voting on the future of a country you don't live in, on the off chance of gaining financially is one of the more shallow reasons. You do know that a favourable exchange rate is not guaranteed anyway. Once the date of the referendum was announced the exchange rate fell from a high of $2.20 to as low as $1.82. Some positive news last week for the Remain supporters following Obsma's visit boosted the £ by 9 cents against the dollar almost overnight. It is reasonable to extrapolate from this that the vote is likely to have an immediate impact plus or minus 10 cents or more. Anyone who owns a property or assets in the UK still and planning to transfer it to dollars would be foolish if they ignored this. A difference of 20 cents would provide someone with an extra $20,000 for every £100,000 they hold in UK cash or assets. Anyone who thinks these sorts of sums of money represent a shallow reason for voting a certain way must be seriously wealthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 No. I think it's up to those who live there to decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itegoa Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 You don't have to care and you are entitled to vote whatever way you want, that is how democracy works. But voting on the future of a country purely because you have an exchange rate transaction coming up, is definitely shallow. It would be pretty stupid of me NOT to vote. I'd like to see things pan out in such as way that benefits my family and I the most. I honestly believe that a "remain" result will see the GBP/AUD forex rate increase to around 2.20. A "leave" vote could see it drop to around 1.60. That's a lot of money to lose for us. I'm not stinking rich. A lot of people vote in elections choosing the party they believe will benefit them the most. e.g. Joe the pensioner might vote for Labour because he doesn't want to see the Conservatives introduce higher taxes for pensioners, because that's his belief that they will. (Just an example). Is that shallow of him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Once the date of the referendum was announced the exchange rate fell from a high of $2.20 to as low as $1.82. Some positive news last week for the Remain supporters following Obsma's visit boosted the £ by 9 cents against the dollar almost overnight. It is reasonable to extrapolate from this that the vote is likely to have an immediate impact plus or minus 10 cents or more. Anyone who owns a property or assets in the UK still and planning to transfer it to dollars would be foolish if they ignored this. A difference of 20 cents would provide someone with an extra $20,000 for every £100,000 they hold in UK cash or assets. Anyone who thinks these sorts of sums of money represent a shallow reason for voting a certain way must be seriously wealthy. Check out the AUD to USD in same period. A pick of commodities has more to do with it than brexit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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