Why are the French getting an 'MP for London'?

[Chimera]

And you'd be fine with other countries returning the favor in France?

The whole point is to protect our interests so there wouldn"t be any favor to return.

[gaz]

If they don't want to live in there country they were born and live elsewhere for personal reasons then they forfeit all rights about they're home nation ..

There we go - wasn't that a much more constructive and explanatory post than just "What a farce ..."?

[Corrupt]

Why should people who don't live in France have a say how France is run?

If they don't want to live in there country they were born and live elsewhere for personal reasons then they forfeit all rights about they're home nation ..

They're still French citizens, so they're affected by a lot of the decisions the French government would make. Perhaps they're only abroad for a few years due to work or family reasons? Not saying I agree with it, just that it's not entirely mad. Especially within the European Union where we have free movement of peoples, goods and services.

Because they have the power to extend our territory and interests throughout the world.

Empire building went out of fashion a few years ago mate...

The whole point is to protect our interests so there wouldn"t be any favor to return.

What if Britain wants to protect the interests of expats in Dordogneshire?

[Arfah]

Ye, that had lead to American colonies kicking you out.

Actually, it was, "Taxation without representation."

[Chimera]

I doubt it. From what I've read, they're French citizens, voting for a newly created seat in the French Parliament, that covers the UK where a a large number of expats live. The MP/the French Parliament have no rights or powers over London/anywhere outside France. He just represents the concerns and interests of expats to the French government.

For now, but very soon they will have a say if the lobby enough to the british authorities. For example, biltilingual roadsigns in the french quarters.

[Chimera]

What if Britain wants to protect the interests of expats in Dordogneshire?

Well we should fight against it.

[Corrupt]

For now, but very soon they will have a say if the lobby enough to the british authorities. For example, biltilingual roadsigns in the french quarters.

I sincerely doubt that.

And we're still waiting for you to explain whether we can have an MP for Dordogneshire, or whether only the French are allowed this system?

[Chimera]

And we're still waiting for you to explain whether we can have an MP for Dorgogneshire.

No you can't.

[Corrupt]

No you can't.

Why? The region has a large expat community. Why can't we have an MP to protect our interests?

[Chimera]

Empire building went out of fashion a few years ago mate...

Didn't look very out of fashion for the US government lately.

[Arfah]

For now, but very soon they will have a say if the lobby enough to the british authorities. For example, biltilingual roadsigns in the french quarters.

It's a fair point but wouldn't happen. The U.K. is far too multicural and you wouldn't see Londres for all the signage and the E.U. can't afford the cost.

It'd be easier to buy a travel guide or satnav

[Chimera]

Why? Ten characters

Because it's not the case right now, you don't have a British MP for France, but if you are a patriot, you should send a couple of letters to your Parliament regarding this issue.

[C.Puffs]

The whole point is to protect our interests so there wouldn"t be any favor to return.

Sure they would. They'd be able to protect the interests of other nations - in France. Maybe get a coalition going amongst expats from all nations residing there in France and make some real change. You'd like that wouldn't you?

[C.Puffs]

Didn't look very out of fashion for the US government lately.

Yeah, and France is going to annex Libya.

[Martel]

Misleading title. Since when London includes UK, Scandinavia, Ireland, Baltic States ?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_...dents_overseas