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Practice questionLife in the UK Test

Besides British citizens, which of these groups can vote in all UK public elections if they are resident in the UK?

Correct answer

Citizens of the Republic of Ireland

Why

UK-born and naturalised adult citizens, and citizens of the Commonwealth and the Irish Republic who are resident in the UK, can vote in all public elections. Commonwealth citizens must have permission to be in the UK.

Answer choices

  • ACitizens of the USA
  • BCitizens of any country who own property in the UK
  • CVisitors with a tourist visa
  • DCitizens of the Republic of Ireland