Yes you can... this is copied from www.aboutmyvote.co.uk"You can register to vote if you are:
16 or over (but you cannot vote until you are 18)
A UK, Republic of Ireland or qualifying Commonwealth citizen. Qualifying Commonwealth citizens are those who have leave to enter or remain in the UK, or do not require such leave.
A citizen of a European Union country living in the UK
A citizen of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or a British Overseas Territory living in the UK"
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