Political career
In June 2012,Biles launched Heroes Welcome in the Falklands. [3] Heroes Welcome UK is an open-resource community partnership scheme,designed to encourage a show of support to members of the British Armed Forces. [3]
In 2014,Biles was amongst those who bid farewell to the outgoing Governor of the Falkland Islands,Nigel Haywood. [4] Haywood's last official act was presenting the Governor's sword to Biles for safekeeping until the next Governor arrived. [4]
In October 2022 he gave a draft statement about people holding dual nationality voting in elections or holding office. [5] He clarified that the issue should be referred to the Supreme Court of the Falkland Islands by the Attorney General,stating it was the only body authorized to rule on constitutional manners,and stated the legislative assembly will retain equal and valid voting rights. [5] This came after the MP for Camp,Teslyn Barkman,received New Zealand citizenship,with inquiries that it may be grounds for disqualification in elections. [5]
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