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WWII veteran loses ruling on expats voting in UK elections
A 91-year old British man who has fought a campaign for long-term expats to be able to vote in British general elections has lost a ruling at the European Court of Human Rights.
Harry Shindler says the current voting ban on anyone living abroad for more than 15 years infringes his rights.
Despite living in Italy since 1982, he insists he has strong ties with the UK.
The Court said the UK should have "room for manoeuvre" over eligibility for voting and its laws were proportionate.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22432306
