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Votes-for-life bill: UK citizens in France urged to show support

The bill needs two vital amendments that will help make sure voices of Britons abroad are heard in UK elections, say LibDems in France. Readers are asked to lobby ministers now

'Britons living abroad merit dedicated MPs'

"It's a big hill to climb" says Paul Fisher, Chairman of Lib Dems in France but let's "go for gold"

Brexit card site open in October: How to prove residency?

All Britons living in France before the end of the transition must apply for new “Brexit deal” cards to benefit from the Withdrawal Agreement.

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What is agreed for UK expats

British expats’ biggest concerns – pension uprating, healthcare cover and the right to live and work where they are settled – are protected by the deal

Pound’s decline leaves pensioners fearing for future

The drop in the value of the pound is affecting tourism but it is also hard felt by many Britons living in France.

Readers report rights refusals in France

Several readers have reported issues concerning the validity of health cards and entitlement to family benefits.

Truth of no-deal Brexit pension rumour

Is it true that, if you have a French pension and return to the UK to live, with a no-deal Brexit you risk losing all your pensions? And, if so, why? Elizabeth Melia, Alpes-Maritimes

Vote ban: our interest in UK never ends

I have seen a number of correspondents ask why we should object to losing the right to vote in the UK.

Ring-fencing Britons in France rights ‘remains vital’

The delay to Brexit Day prolongs uncertainty for Britons in France, campaign groups say – so “ring-fencing” their rights remains the priority.

Ambassador: focus is on future health deal

Healthcare in France after Brexit is one of the principal worries of Britons contacting the UK embassy, Ambassador Lord Llewellyn has said.

Councillor role and Brexit

The 900 British people who hold positions as town councillors in France will be able to retain them until at least the next local elections in 2020, whatever the outcome of Brexit.

French law will protect Britons in Brexit chaos

Draft deal ‘changes everything’ says ministry source

We must help Britons calling out to us insists senator

A senator representing French people abroad has spoken out for Britons in France at a parliamentary debate.

Don’t panic and cards will be valid, says ministry

Connexion has interviewed a senior Interior Ministry official about Britons in France and cartes de séjour

Threat to UK bank accounts

Advice from the UK about a ‘no-deal’ states that Britons in the EU “may lose the ability to access existing lending and deposit services.”

MEPs defend expat rights

MEPs are expected to vote on a new Brexit resolution calling for enhanced protection for Britons in the EU such as ongoing free movement rights.

New resolution on expat rights?

A new EU Parliament resolution, on expat rights, is likely to be debated during the session in Strasbourg from September 11 to 14.

Expats to lobby UK MPs

Expat rights coalition British in Europe (BiE) is calling on Britons to join a ‘mass lobby’ of parliament on September 13.

Clarity emerges, but divisions remain

Points of agreement, including pension uprating, are revealed. However the second round of negotiations sees the EU ask the UK for more clarity on where it stands on the exit bill

Expats’ rights ‘will be early priority’ in Brexit talks

It is said that EU negotiators are willing to leave to one side the controversial issue of Britain's precise 'divorce bill' so as to move on to expat rights on both sides of the Channel

Taskforce to fight for expat rights

MEP wants to help Britons in France obtain residence cards and nationality

UK renews pledge on expat rights

The UK government renewed promises to prioritise the rights of Britons abroad in the Brexit negotiations and said it understands how important healthcare rights are to them.

Warning to MPs of expat health risk

Member of group for Britons in France will tell of strain for overburdened NHS if Britons return to UK due to Brexit

Expat rights are Brexit priority

British Prime Minister Theresa May said today that the UK would prioritise the rights of expats, as she made a speech outlining her Brexit negotiation objectives.

Expat rights deal ‘may be close’

Britain may be close to agreeing a deal on reciprocal rights for existing British expats in the EU and EU citizens in Britain, it is being claimed.

Can I still start a French business?

University bids to help expats avoid ‘fake news’

Database plan aims to ensure Brexit anxieties are not compounded by possible scams

Expat rights

Votes-for-life bill: UK citizens in France urged to show support

'Britons living abroad merit dedicated MPs'

Brexit card site open in October: How to prove residency?

What is agreed for UK expats

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