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Experts believe the 15-year rule could impact as much as four million Brits abroad.

Video. Long-term British expats set to reclaim right to vote in UK elections

Updated: 05/03/2021 - 22:08 GMT+1

The UK government has vowed to scrap a law that bans British citizens - who have lived abroad for more than 15 years - from taking part in UK elections.

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