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But why? The cut-off was already very generous at 15 years. How can you live outside of a country for that long and still want to have your views represented?
I met an American who was a young enough man absolute latest early 30s, he served in the forces and never went back. Every time he could he'd vote. He'd go into the embassy or whatever. He was sitting in my country talking about foreigners in his.
Because this war veteran who didn't know what on earth he was fighting for (apparently to bring votes to Europe?) shamed the government into reversing the decision.
I agree 15 years is more than plenty and I suspect the reason is purely down to how this will benefit the current party in power. It's also cynically timed close enough to the election that reversing it would seem petty.