Without doubt, the Ghurka's should be allowed to settle into this country, and be treated as one of our own, for the efforts they have given us.
I was listening to the news this morning about it.
If anyone deserves to be able to settle in this country its the Gurkhas. I've had the pleasure of meeting a few on my travels, an even though they weren't allowed to live here they seemed to come across as still very loyal to this country.
To be honest, in some ways I'd prefer a street full of Gurkhas living next to me than some Brits I can think of.
They've paid their dues over and over, they've earned their right to live here as UK citizens.
For those who are interested, more info can be found here...
For certain Gurkhas should be allowed to live and work here.
How come there has not been some sort of on-line petition about this, along the lines of the one which got the petrol tax increase scrapped last year (or the year before)?
John & Shel
The numbers involved are tiny on the grand scale of things -- around 2000 in total -- probably equivalent to around 1 weeks supply of "illegals". Yet these are people who have risked their lives on our behalf -- and paid their taxes to our government -- They have surely more than earned the right to stay here !!!
As for their pensions -- They should be paid -- in full (with back pay) the same as any other person in HM forces. If that results in more money going back to nepal, all well and good -- hopefully it would buy more cattle or a tractor or dig an extra well !!
Bring round the petition and I'll sign right now (if anyone knows if there is such a petion please let me know)
I served with the Gurkhas in Seria, Brunei for three years during the "Troubles".
I will not bore you with the details but may I add this link to the debate :->>>>>
It is a long article, but it is worth reading and the story passing on to your children lest we all forget.
No greater friends can you have.
In Arduis Fidelis
Phredd
in edit:- note the date of the article
They are certainly by far and away more deserving than some of the half-brained "good causes" HMG spend tax payers money on!!
Time to repay the huge debt of gratitude the Country owes to these magnificent and honourable soldiers...
Tell you what, may be our "honourable" Members of Parliament might donate the special privileges money for second mortgages and televisions et al they get from the state....
not holding breath
I have had experience of Gurkhas and have found them and their families to be some of the loveliest people going. A credit to have in the UK in my opinion. They have a long history of working with pride and total committment for our country and I find it appalling that they are prevented from receiving what they deserve..times change, so should the ancient rules surrounding what they are entitled to.
let um stay i say they have more than earnt the right
can't understand why they can't considering all the others that are allowed to live here that haven't earnt any such right
not saying they shouldn't b4 anyone jumps on me just the ghurkas have earnt it way more than anyone else
The Rajputs have had a similar fate to the Gurkhas....
fought both in world war I & II.
Does loyalty pay???
My grand & greatgrand parents fought for and along side the British. They fought for us all to have freedom, including the fascists.
I am lucky enough to have visited a garrison where the Gurkhas cooked a curry and oh my God was it memorable. So lovely.
I know that has nothing to do with the subject, but it had to be said lol. From what I know of the Gurkhas they are extremely hard working, loyal and respectful and have made huge sacrifices for their families and our country. For that reason alone I would say they should be allowed and able to settle both themselves and their immediate families in this Country.
If there is a problem with returning home with the same financial package, then I don't see a problem in offering them 2 options depending on their choice. It might encourage more Gurkhas to stay in the UK if they are getting more here, but as it has already been stated, the money is relative to the situation. I'm sure housing is a damn sight cheaper in Nepal.
There is a petition -- you can find it here -- for whatever good it will do. At least Number 10 will know that there are a good number of people who disagree with their actions
Its a shoddy way the goverment treat the Gurkha soldiers .
If France can offer french citizenship to those who serve in the "French Foreign Legion" after 5 years sevice why the hell cant this goverment offer the same to the Gurkhas especially when these men normaly give more than 5 years to this country!!!!!!!
