Gurkhas win right to stay in UK

Discussion in 'The Red Room' started by Linda R., Sep 30, 2008.

  1. Linda R.

    Linda R. Fresh Meat

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    Halle-bloody-lujah!
    And quite right too. From residency rights to pensions, we've treated the Gurkhas appallingly over the years, especially considering everything they've done for us.
    Nice to see the courts right an obvious wrong. :techman:
     
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  2. oldfella1962

    oldfella1962 the only real finish line

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  3. Dan Leach

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    Amen!
    Damn this is about 1/2 a century overdue....
     
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    Don't they make pickles too? Oh wait, that's ghurkins.
     
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    Gurkha,Gurkha,Gurkha!
     
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    Elwood I know what I'm about, son.

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    Good for the UK. The Gurkhas have a proud tradition in the British Army and should be rewarded equally with the other soldiers.
     
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    About bloody time. It's disgusting that they had to go to court in the first place. The Government now has three months to change policy and I bet they leave it as long as possible. :garamet:
     
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