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<p>It remains the Government’s intention to leave the EU with a deal and not participate
in European Parliamentary elections.</p><p>In preparation for the delivery of elections,
Returning Officers, who are statutorily independent, will work to deliver the polls,
including through following guidance issued by the Electoral Commission.</p><p>The
Electoral Commission’s guidance advises Returning Officers to prioritise postal ballot
packs that are to be sent overseas in order to allow as much time as possible for
the ballot pack to reach the elector and to be completed and returned. The Government
has agreed to fund International Business Response Licences for the return of postal
votes from overseas and has met with Royal Mail and British Forces Post Office to
ensure there is effective planning in place for the dispatch and return of postal
votes from overseas including those for service voters based overseas.</p>
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