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British Betrayal Of The Gurkhas In My Opinion by ElRazur: 5:56pm On Apr 24, 2009
The Gurkhas have served the British well for over two hundred years. They have supported the forces, fought loyally and without question. Yet the ruling today means these folks will not be allowed to settle in the UK. Surely, we own them a great debt and the least we can do is to allow them to settle here with their family?

It just goes to show how out of touch the government is sometimes. I am surely not voting for them any more. The only upside to this story is that campaigners are not stepping down their campaign for justice.


Gurkhas who risked their lives for Britain suffered a major blow today in their attempts to win the right to settle here.

The Home Office announced that after a High Court ruling 10,000 more former soldiers and family members would be eligible to live permanently in Britain, but campaigners say that in reality the new rules may help fewer than 100 men.

David Enright, a solicitor acting on behalf of the Gurkhas, said: “They have set criteria that are unattainable. They require a Gurkha to serve for 20 years – but a rifleman is only permitted to serve for 15 years.

“It’s a sham and an absolute disgrace. It’s far more restrictive than the old policy.”


http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article6160649.ece
Re: British Betrayal Of The Gurkhas In My Opinion by tpiah: 6:55am On Apr 25, 2009
I thought some Gurkhas have been living in Britain for centuries?
Re: British Betrayal Of The Gurkhas In My Opinion by ElRazur: 9:31am On Apr 25, 2009
Well some have. However those who retire before 1997 dont have the right to reside in the UK, even though the serves the UK armed forces. It is a scam and a sham to be honest.
Re: British Betrayal Of The Gurkhas In My Opinion by sleekp1: 1:10pm On Apr 25, 2009
The Gurkhas are mugs who fight in conflicts that has no links to them. These people are hired mercenaries and deserved to be taken for a ride.
Nepalese should be fighting for Nepal not acting as canon fodder for white imperialism. Kudos to the Home Sec for this audacious move.
Re: British Betrayal Of The Gurkhas In My Opinion by ElRazur: 1:36pm On Apr 25, 2009
sleek_p:

The Gurkhas are mugs who fight in conflicts that has no links to them. These people are hired mercenaries and deserved to be taken for a ride.
Nepalese should be fighting for Nepal not acting as canon fodder for white imperialism. Kudos to the Home Sec for this audacious move.


What happened to the[b] Armed forces covenant[/b]?

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