No vote, no problem

I’ve lived in France since 2001, which bars me from voting in the UK and I approve.

Published Monday 28 August 2017 - 15:26 Modified Monday 28 August 2017 - 15:26

It was my choice to emigrate: I have no right to influence the futures of those in the UK. Challenging Brexit is to have cake and eat it.

I am British and proud. If other immigrants become naturalised, they can travel across Europe – no restrictions.

W. Silvester, Caen

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