Tories cry foul as Starmer says EU citizens should vote in UK elections
Labour is currently reviewing voting issues. Keir Starmer wants to give EU citizens in UK voting rights, saying it is unfair to exclude long-term migrants who pay taxes. The Tories oppose the idea and accuse Labour of pro-EU agenda.
Labour is currently reviewing voting issues. Keir Starmer wants to give EU citizens in UK voting rights, saying it is unfair to exclude long-term migrants who pay taxes. The Tories oppose the idea and accuse Labour of pro-EU agenda.
📌 The main points...
- Keir Starmer supports voting rights for some EU citizens in the UK.
- Labour is exploring voting issues but there is no official policy yet.
- Keir Starmer said long-term migrants deserve to vote in general elections.
- The Tories oppose the idea and claim that Labour is pro-EU.
L abour leader Keir Starmer has expressed his belief that denying EU citizens who live and pay taxes in the UK the right to vote in general elections is unjust.
While the party has not yet established a definitive policy on the matter, Starmer confirmed in an interview with LBC radio that Labour is examining voting issues.
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