Jamaican Senator and Government Minister Matthew Samuda has announced that he has begun the process of renouncing his British citizenship, which he acquired at birth.
In a statement released today, Samuda said: “I am advanced in the process of renouncing my British citizenship which I acquired at birth. I voluntarily took the decision to retain Jamaican citizenship only and renounce British citizenship after having carefully listened to recent public discourse concerning the issue of dual citizenship. I had begun the process of renunciation prior to today by completing relevant forms. In response to public enquiries, I wish to make my decision to renounce clear. I’d strongly advise the Opposition Leader to take a similar course of action.”