GURKHA JUSTICE CAMPAIGN (http://gurkhajustice.org.uk/)

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The Gurkha Justice Campaign

Joanna Lumley with ex-Gurkha Tul Bahadur Pun Gurkha Justice Campaigner with banner

Gurkhas are fighting for Justice. They want the same terms and conditions as their UK and Commonwealth counterparts.

Britain has had no greater friends than the Gurkhas. They have served all across the world in the defence of our Country for nearly 200 years. Over 45,000 died in the two World Wars as part of the British Army. They are still fighting in the British Army today.

You may have seen in the media that they are fighting in Parliament and the Courts. Step by step, things are getting better - but there is a long way to go.

On Tuesday 30th September, the High Court ruled their treatment had been unlawful in terms of the right to live in the UK if they retired before 1997.

Following that fantastic High Court decision, the Government has to change the law on how it treats Gurkhas. We demand the full, fundamental change in law that will allow all retired Gurkhas the right to live here.

By signing up below you will be expressing your support for all Gurkhas. You will be signing our petition, and we will be able to contact you in the future as we mount the largest ever campaign to get them the Justice that they deserve.

Join me in the campaign: together, we can finally right this wrong.

Joanna Lumley

(http://gurkhajustice.org.uk/)

The Gurkha Justice Campaign will only use your details in connection with the campaign itself. We will only pass on your name to a third party as a part of handing in a petition and will only contact you in relation to the activities of the campaign if you have given your consent for us to do so. You can opt-out of further correspondence from the campaign at any time by email to optout@gurkhajustice.org.uk.

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Comment posted by Michael J Coombe on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 9:41 AM

The Gurkhas deserve the right to stay in this country, God bless them, they are amongst the best soldiers in the world, and have served Great Britain superbly.

Comment posted by Andrew Stuart on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 10:27 AM

I was born here and think these guys have more right to stay than I do !!!!! Good luck boys, God Bless xx

Comment posted by Robert Gipson on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 11:36 AM

I worked with these guys in Malaysia and I have 100% respect for each and every one of them.

Comment posted by Martin Thackray on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 11:56 AM

Whichever unCivil Servant that allowed this matter to progress to the Courts should be transferred to Afghanistan to serve with the Gurkhas and discover for themselves what rue patriots really are. Gordon Brown, you should hang your head in shame.

Comment posted by Gwenneth Wylie on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 2:14 PM

Martin Thackray's comments say it all - the Gurkhas are an integral part of the UK and its history - their sacrifices for our freedom should be honoured not dragged through the British Courts to prove - the decision today is the right one and I wholly support this campaign - god bless the Gurkhas and I thank you for the sacrifices you have made to allow me freedom and apologise as a British Citizen that you have had to fight for your rights to live here it should not have happened x

Comment posted by Robert Bennett on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 2:18 PM

These men deserve the full pension that all soldiers of her majesties forces are due, the monarchy should be backing this campaign ....however they seem to be very quiet over this scandal.If her maj needs the cost of the telephone call to the government then I will donate it to her!Come on maj wake up and defend the men who defended your right to be a monarch.

Comment posted by Graham Hopkinson on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 2:31 PM

I kknow it has been said before, but it's worth repeating: Britain never had truer, more loyal friends than the Gurkhas. We should not forget them.

Comment posted by matthew quinn on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 3:19 PM

Great news today! I really appreciate everything that you have done for our country and I hope this all gets sorted out soon.

Comment posted by Ian M. Walker on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 7:46 PM

The country lets in all sorts of immigrants who have actually caused upset in the country. Letting people stay who have actually served the Crown ought to be a no-brainer!

Comment posted by Ian M. Walker on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 7:49 PM

By the way, I tried to join up and there doesn't seem to be a way to submit the information either in Firefox or IE.

Cheers.

Comment posted by Ian M. Walker on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 8:00 PM

D'oh. Never mind about my second message. One has to actually go to the site.

Cheers.

Comment posted by Rev Roger J.Perry on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:12 AM

As someone privileged to have served alongside 2/2 Gurkha Rifles in Borneo 1965/6, I have no hesitation in supporting this campaign. These brave men are more loyal to our country than many who were born here. Ayo Gurkhali!

Comment posted by Ian symonds on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:58 AM

If ANYONE deserves to live in UK it is the Gurkhas.
Full support from me.

Comment posted by Guy Ward on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 6:27 AM

I was posted to Burma just after the 39-45 war had finished. The troops I joined had nothing but praise for the Gurkhas. Of course we should welcome them here. British Govts have a habit of forgetting those who have helped them-remember the Shan States & the Karen!

Comment posted by barbara and felicity seaman on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 7:24 AM

My Mother and I support the Gurkhas to get them the respect and recognition they truly deserve and to let them be in Britain if they wish. We all owe them a lot. My Father, Frank Austin Seaman, was a major with the Gurkha Rifles. Good Luck!

Comment posted by Marie Gallagher on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 7:27 AM

My father served along side the Gurkhas in Burma. He thanked God for them everyday. He would be ashamed of the gov if he were here today. This is in his memory. And to give thanks to the Gurkhas, without them I might not be here today.

Comment posted by Arwel Micah on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 9:38 AM

Equal rights for the Gurkhas are long over due.

Comment posted by paul & sue beard on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 9:43 AM

They have more than earned the right to stay in this country, we are lucky that they want to..

Comment posted by Doug Connell on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 10:07 AM

Good luck to all Gurkhas

Comment posted by Doug Connell on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 10:08 AM

Good luck to all Gurkhas

Comment posted by hussarboy on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 10:09 AM

We in England can never repay the debt we owe the Gurkhas, the very least we can give them is the long overdue right to reside in this country.A country they have fought and died for willingly.
That is more than can be said of a lot of people living here!!!

Comment posted by sandi stephenson on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 10:20 AM

my father always spoke very highly of the Gurkhas he served with. if he was here now, he would be totally ashamed that they aren't automatically allowed to live here

Comment posted by Vince Macey on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 10:53 AM

If the Gurkha's are willing to risk their life and fight for this country then they have earned the right to be able to live here

Comment posted by Dino Limbu on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 12:18 PM

Many many thanks to our British Heroes for thier love,support,and stand for the cause of their johnny Gurkha.I am extremely thrilled how truly they care for them as Gurkhas do to them.I am son and grandson of WWI & WWII Gurkha veteran.They are past though, but were very proud of their military service under the crown,and Great Britain.My father used to tell us lots of stories of war actions and adventures.It was so interesting but at the same time I noticed how much they missed the Union Jack,the crown,Britain and their British colleagues after their retirement from the British Army.Anyway, their hard work paid off with respect and warm welcome by United Kingdom which is indeed a great matter.

Comment posted by Michael Blandford on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 12:24 PM

As a former Royal Marine I served with the Gurkhas in the Far East wonderful men and so loyal to Briton. G. Brown and his government should all feel ashamed of themselves for allowing it to get even this far. They would do a lot more for this country than the large number of ILLEGEL Immigrants allowed into the UK

Comment posted by Sean Lunn on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 12:42 PM

Give these guys the respect they bloody deserve. They have been treated disgracefully.
With 3 of the living Vc recipients, I think they have proved they are the bravest and most loyal. We should be the same towards them!
We let every other group into our country regardless of their worth or commitment. Each of these guys is worth 100 of them!

Comment posted by anthony wallace on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 1:29 PM

ITS THE RIGHT DECISION LET THEM STAY

Comment posted by anthony wallace on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 1:33 PM

good luck to all gurkhas all heroes

Comment posted by peter lathbury on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 1:56 PM

These guys have fought for our country,they must be allowed to stay,we let thousands of useless people in that have done nothing for us except CRAP on us once they are here,LET THESE GUYS AND FAMILIES STAY. GOOD LUCK GURKHAS.

Comment posted by Anita Gurung on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:43 PM

I'm really over the moon to hear this news finally. All the British people I've came across are in favour of this decision so what took the government so long?...I would like to thank all the Gurkha supporters for making THIS DAY. Ayo Gurkhali!!!

Comment posted by Ifor Smout on Thursday, October 02, 2008 2:34 AM

They are prepared to die for us - let them live with us

Comment posted by Capt. (Retd) Bob Welch and Mrs.Norma Welch. on Thursday, October 02, 2008 3:50 AM

Fabulous result. What "stronger tie" can a man have to this country than to give his life for it. That remark by our government about the Gurkhas "lacking strong ties" is just about the shabbiest comment it has ever made. I am proud to have served with some of the Gurkhas. They are a fine proud and loyal people and will do our country far more good than the illegal terrorist sympathisers who already live here.

Comment posted by Jenni Twidle on Friday, October 03, 2008 6:56 AM

They fought for us, were willing to give their lives for us. They should be allowed to stay

Comment posted by Alan Nicoll on Friday, October 03, 2008 8:09 AM

This government has allowed many undesirables in to the country. Some live on benefits and preach hatred against the country that has given them shelter. Any right thinking person would see the justice of allowing the Gurkahs the right to settle after their years of loyal service and sacrifice. Best wishes to all former and serving Gurkahs.

Comment posted by A. Scriven on Friday, October 03, 2008 10:59 AM

WE OWE THEM.

Comment posted by Richard Silvester on Friday, October 03, 2008 1:13 PM

People from many countries serve in our armed forces.Let all,who have completed their term, stay in the UK on equal pensions and rights. It will cost chicken feed. The Gurkha as always are showing the way

Comment posted by Dino Limbu on Friday, October 03, 2008 3:03 PM

Soldiers Gurkha,cannot be compare with others,Even not being sons of British soil,they did more for this land.They made history with British army.200 years means 2 centuries with spotless service is not a matter of underestimation.They are betrayed heroes of Great Britain.What they had to get automatic,unfortunately they had to fight for it.The soil of Great Britain forever be in debt to them.

Comment posted by chris white on Saturday, October 04, 2008 5:14 AM

not one issue has ever tainted our once proud nation as much as the utterly disgraceful behaviour of our goverment over this total disregard of these great loyal men! Not one person i know can make any sense of how it has come to this the entire british nation loves and respects everyone of you and are proud to call you our freinds

Comment posted by LYN BAKER on Saturday, October 04, 2008 7:38 AM

My dad was a chindit and served with the Gurkhas in Burma. He always spoke very highly of these men. It is a disgrace what our own Government is doing. They need our full support.

Comment posted by iris duffy on Sunday, October 05, 2008 7:11 AM

My father fought alongside the Gurkhas in the North African Campaign during the second world war and I remember the way he spoke of his respect and admiration for them. If he was still alive he would be appalled at the way this government has treated these honourable people and I am proud to give any support that I can in my fathers name.

Comment posted by HARI KRISNA on Sunday, October 05, 2008 10:08 AM

Being the nephew of a former Goorkha warrior who fought in World War II in the jungles of Burma I strongly feel that this Government is slamming the door in the faces of these brave,proud & disciplined people who made some contribution to make Britain great, but on the other hand is tolerating social misfits and undesirables who preach hatred to continue living here on benefits. AYO GOORKHALI!

Comment posted by Jackie Phipps on Monday, October 06, 2008 2:29 AM

Like Joanna's dad my dad fought with the Gurkhas in Burma during WW2 he was a Chindit. He was badly wounded and a gurkha saved his life by carrying him through the jungle. He died last year aged 86 and I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the Gurkas. They deserve our thanks and full support both financially and in every other way.

Comment posted by Harry Prime on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 3:05 AM

As an ex National Serviceman (Sgt, Royal Engineers 1953-55, Mau Mau Kenya) I am appalled that this Government, not one of whom has ever worn a pair of army boots, can act this way. It is beyond their comprehension that such feelings for Regimental and Army pride can exist throughout the country.
Sack the Government and install the Gurkhas in their place!!!
AYO GURKHALI.

Comment posted by Philip Gepheart on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 8:20 AM

There is no doubt in my mind that they should all be allowed to stay. They were proud to serve our country and we should be proud to have them here. I feel that the Government has no choice in this matter.

Comment posted by Richard Lee on Thursday, October 09, 2008 1:40 AM

About time the government took notice of the British people,the Gurkhas fought hard to help make this country GREAT,and we have to listen to the government,having meeting lunches etc ect costing a fortune,to decide if they can stay here, British people will agree these people should stay and we will honoured to have them.
PS The government should start listening and send home the trash

Comment posted by Thomas Waters on Thursday, October 09, 2008 6:28 AM

for 200 years, the gurkha's have shown and given,unexceptionable,HONOUR and LOYALTY to KING/QUEEN and country, I woulod sugest that her majesty's government, should pick up a dictionary, look up those two words, and act on them, they turn a blind eye to every sponger that enters the country, including terrorist's, kowtow to them, yet this country's most loyal ally, is under paid, totally ignored, and given no thought or consideration,is treated with what can only be termed as contempt,show some decency, asuming you understand the meaning, and welcome them to our country, and give them citizenship, they above all, have earneed that right.

Comment posted by david Haighton on Friday, October 10, 2008 12:43 PM

Given the type of trash our Government lets into the U.K. WE should be more than glad to have these brave people settle with us, It's about time this Government stopped messing around and started to look after these friends of Britian instead of looking after terrorists and their supporters, (IE try to bomb and kill uk citizens,go to jail,get out of jail,be housed and live on state benefits)Is it any wonder that the British People are fed up with this Governments policy on the softly softly approach to the people who are trying to kill it's citizens but take a very heavy handed approach to the Gurkhas,who fought and died for this country for years,I would say to the Government (of the day) come out of your ivory towers listen to the people of this country DO THE RIGHT THING give the Gurkhas their rights. I would like to finish by saying when our forces finally come home from the conflicts they are involved in and a victory parade through London takes place that the Gurkhas WILL BE AMONG ALL OF THE SERVICES TAKING PART.

Comment posted by Mike gregson on Saturday, October 11, 2008 7:06 AM

This present Government, not one of whome who has ever experienced the hardships or dangers of military service, is quite happy to take our armed services into more combat and danger than any government for many years. Whilst our armed services are in the buisiness of war fighting, they should expect that they are adequatly cared for for the loss of many of the 'rights' that many lesser menbers of our society expect and take for granted. Ghurkas have over the years been instremental in securing these people the security that it is so easy to take for granted. While I accept that the day to day cost of living in Nepal may be less than the U.K. if a ghurka is injured or Killed in the service of the crown he is just as disabled or dead as anyone else. If anyone serves with the French foreighn legion he is automatically given French nationality, we should give our brave soldiers similar consideration.

Comment posted by helen Turiccki on Sunday, October 12, 2008 6:07 AM

The government should be deeply ashamed, these fine men are being wronged by this government. They and there families are most welcome to stay in this country by the majority of the English people. If we could vote for who we would want to live along side us it would be the Gurkhas and their families not the people who Government seems to let in willy nilly who have no intention of putting anything into the country.

Comment posted by Mike Covington on Monday, October 13, 2008 2:10 AM

Having served with the Gurkhas during the Malayan Emergency 1959 to 1962 I was proud to be attached to them and still am. They are the most loyal subjects this country has. This Government, the majority of whom have never seen military service, do not know what loyalty is they would rather let in the spongers who have given NOTHING to this Country than a group of Gurkhas who have given their all, and in some cases the ultimate sacrifice, their lives. The gurkhas should automatically be given British Nationality they have EARNED IT.

Comment posted by John Freeman on Monday, October 13, 2008 4:30 AM

As a past member of HM Forces I am ashamed that this campaign should even be needed. The treatment of the Gurkhas is so unfair when we seem to welcome in those who then state publicly how much they hate this country and all it stands for

Comment posted by Kathleen Monck on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 1:13 PM

The government should be ashamed, the loyalty and courage the Gurkhas have shown is beyond duty. We have the very best fighting force in the world helping us for over 200 years. So arguments aside MORALLY we owe them.

Comment posted by Peter Lomax on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 1:13 PM

I served in Sarawak in the 1960s & it was a great honour & privilege to serve alongside the Gurkhas whilst stationed in Sibu. If the politicians & Civil Servants had an ounce of loyalty, commitmennt & sense of allegiance that the Gurkhas have shown, & still do, towards Britain then this misinformed & obscene situation would never be an issue. It is a sad indictment that our immigration laws are in such a chaotic state, & if anyone was more deserving to have the opportunity to live here it is the respected men of Gurkhas past, present & future.If it's anything to do with the financial aspect I would like to think that this past weeks monetary fiasco puts their plight in a true light.

Comment posted by Mark Towers on Friday, October 17, 2008 2:26 PM

I have been trained by the Gurkhas and served beside them, if all these other immigrants are allowed to stay in this country for doing nothing then these men should be given the highest priority to stay in this country as they actually found and died to serve our Kings and Queens for many years. These current immigrants have done abolutely nothing for this country for their right to stay.

Comment posted by andrew gregory on Friday, October 17, 2008 2:33 PM

my father served in the paras in ww11 with the gurkas he thinks they are some of the best fighting men in the world they stood by us for 200 years and now we should stand by them .

Comment posted by Sarah Newman on Friday, October 17, 2008 2:36 PM

We have so many people in this country illegally to start with who are allowed to stay and yet the ones who fight alongside our own troops, and deserve every respect and honour for doing so, are not allowed to. I haven't fought in any wars but I think that they deserve the same liberties and freedom that every other British serviceman gets. Without the Gurkhas surely many thousands more would have lost their lives. We owe them a debt of gratitude that should most definitely be honoured.

Comment posted by Alison Cavanagh on Friday, October 17, 2008 2:36 PM

The Governemnt should be ashamed

Comment posted by David Stone on Friday, October 17, 2008 2:36 PM

The Gurkhas have earned the right to stay in this country unlike some who already live here

Comment posted by Stuart Barclay on Friday, October 17, 2008 2:38 PM

the regiment is a proud one who all British citizens should be proud of and would want to see them be respected and treated as British after all they grow up striving to be the best solders in the world fighting alongside British solders.good luck

Comment posted by gary morgan on Friday, October 17, 2008 2:41 PM

for a government that was willing to use & accept these people in the defence of this country,the complete lack of respect shown for these people is disgusting-they can serve/put their lives in danger for this country but they cannot live here!!!!How shameful MUST this government be to back a rule such as this....

Comment posted by Charlie Owens on Friday, October 17, 2008 2:41 PM

LET THE GURKHAS STAY. They have more than earned that right which is more than can be said of others

Comment posted by graham wild on Friday, October 17, 2008 2:43 PM

The bravest of the brave,I have served with them.They deserve our respect and we should be proud of them.If anyone has earned the right to stay in this country - they have.We owe them.

Comment posted by gary church on Friday, October 17, 2008 2:45 PM

I live in a town where there are a lot of nepalise families and i think they are very polite people, our government seems to let people stay who abuse our laws and values but those who fight for these are told to leave.

Comment posted by MIchael Locke on Friday, October 17, 2008 2:51 PM

The Government should be ashamed that this campaign has ever had to be organised at all, for these brave and loyal men who served this country so well in so many wars. Every single one of them should be welcomed with open arms. They are certainly far more deserving of citizenship than many immigrants that we do admit.

Comment posted by Bridget Locke on Friday, October 17, 2008 2:57 PM

Let these brave men stay as citizens of the nation which has accepted their loyal support for so long. We should be proud to accept them, not reluctant.

Comment posted by Paul Rowden on Saturday, October 18, 2008 5:15 AM

What a disgrace. What an embarrassment that we have to even be discussing this. Our Government should hang their heads in shame. We speak English BECAUSE of the Gurkha's bravery during two world wars. British government; get off your a**** and grant them full citizenship - NOW. Queen Elizabeth; use what powers you have left to force our government to do the RIGHT thing.

Very angry British subject.

Comment posted by brian petcher on Saturday, October 18, 2008 5:48 AM

The lads that serve in the gurka regiment serve with pride and honour and we should show them the same pride and honour to call them a british citizen the goverment needs to sort this

Comment posted by Anthony Pain on Sunday, October 19, 2008 12:47 AM

It is a complete disgrace that our government will not give these well deserved men citizenship and rights which they are so worthy of.These men served for OUR country and have earned themselves a number of victoria crosses and george crosses over the years and i think that should speak for itself and should not even be the issue that it is!!!!!

Comment posted by Peter Chalmers on Sunday, October 19, 2008 1:39 AM

It is crazy.They gave their
all in order that we can have
our tomorrow.They must b allowed to stay in the UK.

Comment posted by lex woodruff on Sunday, October 19, 2008 11:03 AM

It is a disgrace that this goverment cannot give heroic fighters who serve our queen and country the right to stay here after service. These are proud men whom willingley give thier all in battle and have so for many years. That alone should be enough to allow them to remain here when they complete thier service

Comment posted by viv mumford on Sunday, October 19, 2008 12:28 PM

I AM ashamed of our government at the moment. Gurkhas and their families are as much about Britain as the British themselves. I am thoroughly ashamed at how ALL our forces are treated by this government, not looking after them while on active duty, nor when they have served their time. I just wish they gave us all our pride back in Britain.

Comment posted by Capt Jim Hamilton (Ret,d) on Sunday, October 19, 2008 1:02 PM

As soldier and officer I served the British Army for 25 years and witnessed at first hand the dedication and loyalty of our Gurkha soldiers.It is now time for the government to return this loyalty and allow all Gurkha,s to settle in the UK on completion of service.

Comment posted by colin stock on Sunday, October 19, 2008 1:55 PM

Gurkhas MUST be allowed to live in this country, they have fought and died for English citizens and rights, to deport them is an INSULT to their bravery and courageous service. The biggest disgrace is that the government dont know how many illeagals are here in the U.K but the want to persue and deport men who have fought for this country and have put their lives on the line. ISNT THAT JUST TYPICAL OF TODAYS GOV'T WHERE PEOPLE WHO SERVE OUR COUNTRY MEAN NOTHING.

Comment posted by brian andjoyce townley on Friday, October 24, 2008 3:35 AM

stop this injustice give them the rights they deserve

Comment posted by margaret hutcherson on Saturday, October 25, 2008 5:24 AM

I remember a few years ago when a unit of Ghurkas ran the London Marathon. On completing the run and having collected their medals they remained upright and proud and did not collapse to the ground like the rest of us. We were humbled.

Comment posted by Marjorie Jackson on Saturday, October 25, 2008 12:07 PM

The Gurkhas have fought and died alongside our boys for generations. My father was a Chindit who thought the world of his brave band of Gurkha brothers. To him they were 'our boys' too. So come on, Brirish Government - let the rest of our boys come home.

Comment posted by Leslie Cowen-Davies on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 12:30 AM

My Grandfather Frederick Harvey fought alongside the Gurkhas and could not speak more highly of their loyalty and dedication, its about time this government showed them the same respect.

Comment posted by Len Harvey \Cross on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 2:33 AM

these fighting men should have the same rights as any british soldier

Comment posted by John H Collins on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 12:08 PM

Long overdue.

Comment posted by John Sansom on Thursday, October 30, 2008 7:46 AM

Just about the time the last dinosaur was being hustled into a museum, I was a member of the Middlesex Regiment. Schoolboy impressions of awe at the history of the Ghurka fighting men followed me into the gates at Mill Hill and, if I close my eyes, I can still see the classic picture of the Ghurka soldier my memory held then.
They died with us, and they died for us. Now, sitting here in Canada,
I pray that Britain remembers, too...and does the right thing.

Comment posted by Jim Reilly on Sunday, November 02, 2008 8:50 PM

The British government should welcome these people with opend arms.

Comment posted by alan bodell on Thursday, November 06, 2008 3:38 AM

i would like to send my deep felt sympathy to the family of Yubraj Rai on their terribly sad loss.
i love these men and am very, very sad today.

Comment posted by Gregor Macdonald on Thursday, November 06, 2008 2:24 PM

The latest sad casualty in Afghanistan surely demonstrates in the strongest terms the debt of honour we owe these brave and loyal soldiers. HM Government must do the needful and grant them equal rights to British soldiers.

Comment posted by shukra Rai on Saturday, November 08, 2008 12:44 PM

Hi dear yubraj heros,like to send my deep sympathy to the your families and havent, got alwaya you....

Comment posted by Gary Travers on Monday, November 10, 2008 2:06 PM

I served and trained with Gurkhas on my JWIC course in Brunei 1994 and I have nothing but admiration for you all, keep fighting guys, we will always owe our debt to you and your families,you can stay in this country anyday

Comment posted by jim meacock on Saturday, November 15, 2008 5:26 AM

As a past member of H.M.Forces and having served with the Gurkhas in Borneo, they have more than earned the right to be given British citizenship.
Good Luck with your campaign.

Comment posted by Mr. Tek Bahadur Ghale on Saturday, November 15, 2008 11:25 PM

The gurkha veterans are right to stay in uk

Comment posted by Mrs CJ Scroggie on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 12:20 AM

My husband Bill was in The 5th Brigade of the 9th Gurkha Rifles way, way back but in later years he was an active and enthusiastic supporter of our local branch of The Gurkha Welfare Trust. In his memory, please add my name to your petition. Best wishes and good luck. AYO GORKALI!!!!!

Comment posted by john clark on Saturday, November 22, 2008 3:02 PM

what is it with the british govetnment that expects to receive the best from our and i do mean OUR brave and fearless fighting men to take great pleasure in kicking them when they are down and of no further use to the establishment are denied what should be their right of earning residency in this country for all not just for some

Comment posted by T gurung on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 10:58 AM

Right to stay in UK is not the only thing that the 'Gurkhas' who served in the British Army deserves. They should have the same rights as other Britsh Soldiers. This is the golden opportunity to correct the mistakes made in the past.

Comment posted by petebeck on Saturday, January 24, 2009 6:01 PM

Gurkha Loyalty!
USED
ABUSED
REFUSED
What a stain on the collective conciences of our Nation. The pathetic ducking and diving of British Politicians of all Parties MUST stop. We reward incompetant Bankers, illegal immigrants and lies told by assorted asylum seekers who have never and mostly, never will, contribute a penny to the Public purse and treat as bonded labour our magnificent British Gurkha soldiers. (That is the pre 1997 group of course). What names , beside that of TROGS, do these BoG/MoD 'EXPERTS' go by? Are they not proud of themselves? Perhaps they do not have English names? Collectively, if their brains were to be turned to gunpowder, there would not be enough to make a damp squib!
Remember Mr Brown, ignore your voters collective will at your peril!

Comment posted by Colin Kemish on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 11:51 AM

Again, in todays news, I see that these wonderful soldiers who have served this country well for many years, are being slapped in the face. This country has the stain of shame on it. At The Royal Hospital Chelsea there is a motto saying KEEPING THE NATION'S COVENANT WITH OUR OLD SOLDIERS, Where is the Nation's Covenant for these old soldiers???

Comment posted by Richard Bateman on Friday, April 24, 2009 2:21 AM

This administration is absolutley and utterly bereft of any honour, courage, decency and morals. As MP's they are supposed to represent the best interests of the United Kingdom and all subjects of the Crown ('citizen' is a republican term). This administration are a bunch of liars and traitors who can never be trusted and the announcment we got today in respect of the Gurkhas is no more than I expected. I just do not understand why they take this position.

Comment posted by paul barker on Friday, April 24, 2009 2:22 AM

i give my full support to the capaign for the gurkhas this government is a absolute disgrace.

Comment posted by andrew cray on Friday, April 24, 2009 2:31 AM

Mr brown will not get my vote. But the GURKHAS will

Comment posted by Resera65 on Friday, April 24, 2009 2:43 AM

This is just too embarrassing to be true! These brave men must be given exactly the same rights as any other serving men of the armed forces, wether they serve for one year or thirty years. They have defended our country now we must defend them. I live in Italy and I always defend my home country but not this time. I'm ashamed to be British!

Comment posted by M J Heywood on Friday, April 24, 2009 3:11 AM

This government has no sense of shame. They cannot tell principle from dogma. They lecture all of us about obesity, wage restraint and drinking, etc. Worse, they always accuse their critics of racism. Yet, today's shambolic, ignorant and offensive response from this government is the most blatant racism that we have seen in years. I am embarrassed!

Comment posted by Clive Rogers on Friday, April 24, 2009 3:33 AM

I am absolutely raging! This country allows I.I's. (illegal immigrants) who have given absolutely sweet F.A. to this country to stay here as well as allowing o/seas students in on temporary visa for 'educational purposes'. Currently it is reported (allegedly) that over 60 of these 'students'(mainly of Pakistani origin - again allegedly), are missing as they do not attend the educational training places allocated them!? Where are they and more worryingly, what are they doing - and/or planning!? Yet the Gurkhas' who have put their lives on the line for this country - and in many cases lost it, are treated disgracefully by an even more disgraceful oufit! G. Brown, P. Woolas, J. Smith and all others who have denied these brave heroes a welcome in our land ought to be thoroughly ashamed of themselves, may you all rot in hell!!!!.

Comment posted by Theresa Brown on Friday, April 24, 2009 5:59 AM

These people died for this country what will this country ever do for them ? BRITISH GOVERNMENT HOLD YOUR HEAD IN SHAME.

Comment posted by Roger Williams on Friday, April 24, 2009 6:14 AM

just heard the latest ruling on the radio. had to write. i'm ashamed to be British and of the government. gutless bureaucrats. we dont deserve friends and allies like the Ghurkas.

Comment posted by Tony Berridge on Friday, April 24, 2009 6:38 AM

Just heard the latest ruling and I am disgusted at the treatment and ashamed of our governments stand.

Comment posted by Paul Rogers on Friday, April 24, 2009 9:04 AM

Completely disgusted and ashamed of this decision. The crowd who made it ought to be strung up!

Comment posted by steven evans on Friday, April 24, 2009 10:20 AM

these loyal and brave men who put their lives on the line for this country and then they are betrayed and ignored , unlike some other imagrants who only waqnt to come over here for
an easy hand out becouse they this country`s goverment are known for betraying the loyal .

AFTER TODAY I AM ASHAMED TO BOAST ABOUT BEING ENGLISH/BRITISH

Comment posted by steven evans on Friday, April 24, 2009 10:21 AM

these loyal and brave men who put their lives on the line for this country and then they are betrayed and ignored , unlike some other imagrants who only want to come over here for
an easy hand out becouse they know this country`s goverment are known for betraying the loyal .

AFTER TODAY I AM ASHAMED TO BOAST ABOUT BEING ENGLISH/BRITISH

Comment posted by steven evans on Friday, April 24, 2009 10:23 AM

Comment posted by Ruth van Herpen on Friday, April 24, 2009 10:32 AM

I am ashamewd to be British. The Gurkas are the most honorable and bravest people. The Govertnment is adding to the decline and fall of this once great country. I will NEVER vote for them again. Please keep fighting for the Gurka soldiers. I am an OAP but if I can help in some4 way, let me know.

Comment posted by Joy Maer on Friday, April 24, 2009 10:32 AM

Once more the Government are NOT serving the wishes of the electorate. Be very sure, all you brave Gurkhas, you are respected and admired by us, and you should never have been expected to fight for what is genuinely your right.

Comment posted by andyrfc on Friday, April 24, 2009 11:07 AM

give them what they deserve.........

Comment posted by andyrfc on Friday, April 24, 2009 11:07 AM

give them what they deserve.........

Comment posted by kathy on Friday, April 24, 2009 1:22 PM

the goverment want hanging pay up and give them what they deserv

Comment posted by james drysdale on Friday, April 24, 2009 2:41 PM

what is the saying every november we will remember well the goverment should hang thier heads in shame these are brave men fighting for this country and are being treated like something we trod on give these men what they deserve they took the queens shilling they deserve something for what they have sacraficed brave,proud and fearless how they must be cursing the hand that feeds them and their familys the goverment have forgotten we will remember them typical i will not if anything can be done to help you can get in touch with me

Comment posted by Derek Laker on Friday, April 24, 2009 2:43 PM

In saying the name Ghurka, you say so much, you are saying, Heroic, Brave, Courageous, Honourable, Determined and so many other wonderful things. I am truly disgusted and shamed by this pathetic government. Please know that ALL Ghurka's are loved and cherished by any who have knowledge of what you do for us!

Comment posted by nigel on Friday, April 24, 2009 4:03 PM

i am appalled to here of the decision that has been made concerning the gurkhas it goes without saying that these crack troops above and beyond the call of duty fight for our countries needs get turned down for the right to live here. i just cant believe they don't automatically have a place to settle now and when they Finnish there army careers i just hope with the right kind of presser from all sides involved that we can get this decision reversed and that all our troops are very much better looked after during and outside of there service careers.

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Comment posted by Margaret Carter on Saturday, April 25, 2009 12:10 AM

The Gurkhas have definitely been betrayed by this Government, someone should try and get it through to Phil Woolas that if he kicked out all the illegal immigrants that should NOT be here there would be more than enough room for our Gurkahs. Our hearts and souls go out to them, the best fighting force in the world.

Comment posted by May on Saturday, April 25, 2009 1:58 AM

My father served alongside the Gurkhas for many years and is disgusted by this treatment of the Gurkhas. From my own perspective as an ex-serving British Army member and current Commonwealth Defence Force member I am absolutely horrified by the British Government's treatment of the Gurkhas. I have always been proud to call myself British however there is no pride to be taken in this current action against the Gurkhas - shame on you Mr Brown!

Comment posted by Thomas Corkhill on Saturday, April 25, 2009 11:20 AM

They have given their lives for this country, protecting our country and not trying to kill our people like muslims who have British Nationality

Comment posted by David and Fiona Richings on Saturday, April 25, 2009 12:44 PM

We believe the Governments proposals regarding the selection of those Gurkhas and their families who may stay
in the UK is outrageous and ignores the enormous contribution and sacrifices they have all made for the United Kingdom over the last two hundred years. Everyone
of them without exception should be accepted and welcomed
to this country. It seems to us amazing that we permit
hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have made absolutely no contribution to the security of this country but deny the Gurkhas. This is an outrage and the officials in the Home Office and the MPs who supported them should
be ashamed of themselves.

Comment posted by Malcolm Geary on Sunday, April 26, 2009 12:22 AM

I look to the next, and better Government to correct this appalling decision.

Comment posted by John & Greta Palmer on Sunday, April 26, 2009 2:48 AM

Why are the Labour Government making it so difficult for the Gurkhas to come to this Country. For many years they have laid their lives on the line supporting and fighting with our troops, their contribution to this Country has been enormous. It amazes us that we seem to keep so many immigrants who have done nothing for us and yet the Government is snubbing those that have. It is an embarrassing and disgraceful way to treat the worthy Gurkhas.

Comment posted by sam on Sunday, April 26, 2009 3:37 AM

WE CANNOT ALLOW THIS GOVERNMENT TO DESCRIMINATE GURKAS.GURKAS ARE IN BRITISH BLOOD AND BRITISH ARE IN GURKAS BLOOD.OUR COMRADESHIP IS EXAMPLERY AND CENTURIS OLD,CLEAN WITHOUT A SINGLE STAIN OF BETRAYAL.WE RUN FOR A HISTORIC NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN FOR JOHNNIE IF THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT CHANGE ITS DISGRACEFUL IMMIGRATION GUIDELINES FOR GURKAS AND ITS LEFTOVER FAMILIES.

Comment posted by Robert Freeman on Sunday, April 26, 2009 10:20 AM

What else can we expect from a government consisting of politicians from Wales,Ireland and Scotland all of whom have their own agenda and led by an unelected {Scottish elected only} MP who, in collusion with a load of foreigners from Europe are determined to drag England into the gutter. The Gurkhas have earned the right over many years to reside in England, more so than the dregs of humanity our MP's have allowed to stay in the name of civil rights and incidentally would not lift a finger in the defence of this country. With friends like them in our midst we don't need any more enemies.What about the civil rights of the Loyal Gurkhas who , I am sure would come to our aid time and again without question if they were needed. Their Gods should bless them all, so let them in immediately if not sooner.

Comment posted by Gary Widdop Thayne Widdop on Sunday, April 26, 2009 11:59 AM

How can this Government treat the Gurkhas with such disrespect, shame on you. If any immigants deserve to stay here, then surley its these guys. Everybody i have spoken to on this issue feels the same.

Comment posted by derek coulson on Sunday, April 26, 2009 3:37 PM

having served with the Gurkhas,their loyalty was never in doubt and this so called government should show them some back.

Comment posted by john sims on Monday, April 27, 2009 1:43 AM

air headed wollas is using the gurkhas as a stick to try and fool us into believing he is getting a grip of imegration

Comment posted by Bill Kirk on Monday, April 27, 2009 5:30 AM

Who are those faceless gormless idiots who refuse these brave Gurkhas the right to live in Britain. They should be ashamed of themselfs the Gurkhas gave their lifes so that those idiots could sit in there ivory towers and refuse the Gurkhas yet let Murderers Rapists Conmen,terrorists etc., etc., live here. I have served with and worked along side Gurkhas over the years and you will find no more HONEST and TRUSTWORTHY soldiers May God Bless them and those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for Britain over 200 yrs

Comment posted by alf brown on Monday, April 27, 2009 6:13 AM

i served my time in hong kong 1955 with the gurkhas.
wonderful people.let them stay.

Comment posted by T.Todner on Monday, April 27, 2009 7:13 AM

GET RID OF ALL THE PARASITES FLOCKING HERE FOR OUR BENEFITS AND USE THAT MONEY TO ESTABLISH THE GURKHAS HERE. BROWN AND HIS GOVERNMENT ARE A TOTAL DISGRACE AND ARE ONLY INTERESTED IN GETTING THEIR SNOUTS IN THE TROUGH T. TODNER. S36

Comment posted by T.Todner on Monday, April 27, 2009 7:14 AM

Comment posted by Arthur C G Slade on Monday, April 27, 2009 7:18 AM

Whilst serving in the RAF in the 50s in the then Malaya my father in law Major J A Johnson MBE who was also in malaya with the second battalion K.O.S.B was told to take command of the first and second battalion the Ghurkha Rifles who's officer had been shot in an ambush,he did so and was nearly shot himself in another ambush, three rifleriflemen protected him one was shot dead they gave up their own safety to protect my father in law and i and my wife and family think all ghurkhas have more right to reside in this the country than any other ethnic minority

Comment posted by joyce downie on Monday, April 27, 2009 8:27 AM

this government are a disgrace. foriegn criminals are allowed to roam our streets yet gurkhas who have fought and died for this country are denied.

Comment posted by scott brown on Monday, April 27, 2009 10:33 AM

as an ex royal marine who served alongside the gurkhas in borneo in 1963 i am disgusted by the way this goverment is treating these loyal ex members of our armed forces.

Comment posted by ann & arthur denovan on Monday, April 27, 2009 11:03 AM

It is an affront to the many brave men of the Gurkha regements who fought with us and are still with us, throw out all the nasties who spout hate at Britain and let these brave men live here if they wish to....

Comment posted by eileen bron graeme flynn on Monday, April 27, 2009 11:39 AM

I shudder to think where our armed forces would be without ourloyal brave gurkhas has our goverment forgot who got the job to protect our brave prince harry these men have proven time @TIME AGAIN THERE LOYALTY LIES WITH THE CROWN

Comment posted by craig.m on Monday, April 27, 2009 12:16 PM

THE ONES THAT HAVE COME TO THIS COUNTRY JUST TO CLAIM BENIFIT HAD CONTRIBUTED NOTHING TO THIS COUNTRY BEFOREHAND AND FROM WHAT I SEE NOW THERE HERE,THEY STILL CONTRIBUTE NOTHING BUT THATS OK FOR SOME REASON.I CANT BELIEVE THAT EX BRITISH SOLDIERS ARE HAVING TO GO THROUGH THIS.MR BLAIR,MR BROWN YOU ARE A DISGRACE AND YOUVE SLOWLY WRECKED THIS COUNTRY.SHAME ON BOTH OF YOU AND EVERYTHING YOU STAND FOR,WHATEVER THAT IS.

Comment posted by alan davis on Monday, April 27, 2009 3:54 PM

GURKHA are true loyal friends WE don,t let our freinds DOWN EX british Forces

Comment posted by P.A.HOLT on Monday, April 27, 2009 3:54 PM

ITS TIME PEOPLE SHOWED RESPECT FOR THOSE WHO STOOD BY THIS COUNTRY AND OUR SOLDIERS SIDE BY SIDED.THESE MEN SHOULD BE SHOWN THE HIGHEST RESPECT WHERE WOULD WE BE WITH OUT THEM .I GIVE YOU MY THANKS AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL.LET THESE MEN LIVE HERE IF THATS THEIR WISH WE OWE THEM .SHAME ON THOSES WHO CAN NOT SEE FAIRNESS IN THIER REQUEST,AND TURN A BLIND EYE TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE NO RIGHT TO BE IN THIS COUNTRY, WHAT SO EVER

Comment posted by P.A.HOLT on Monday, April 27, 2009 3:54 PM

Comment posted by Mike G. Murray on Monday, April 27, 2009 4:08 PM

We should ALL be ashamed of our selves! They died for us and this is the way we treat them. P.M (G.Brown) Hope you can sleep at night?

Comment posted by P and N Sussex on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 1:57 AM

After loyal years of service to this country, the Gurkhas should be allowed to live here.Blair and Brown have opened the borders to all and sundry,yet the ones that deserve to be here are denied.You should be absolutely ashamed of yourselves.Have you no concious whatsoeve

LET THEM COME TO BRITAIN TO STAY.

Comment posted by jan williams on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 2:48 AM

its time we closed our borders and let those who serve our country have the same rights as all british people let them stay

Comment posted by jan williams on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 2:50 AM

its time we closed our borders and let those who serve our country have the same rights as all british people let them stay

Comment posted by Nicola Jones on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 3:40 AM

As this country allows any one to enter shouldn't we be looking after the people that has helped this country and stop allowing people in who wish to distroy the uk

Comment posted by Nicola Jones on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 3:40 AM

As this country allows any one to enter shouldn't we be looking after the people that has helped this country and stop allowing people in who wish to distroy the uk

Comment posted by Eleanor Nottingham on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 3:54 AM

I was absolutley discusted with the decision of the British Government and Home Office not to allow All the Gurkha's and there families, not to be allowed to settle in this country,for which they have fought and protected for many generations.I believe the total figure is around 100.000 which compared to the total immigrant population in 1 year is completely insignificant.

Comment posted by Constance Harrington on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 4:08 AM

When will this Government learn the difference between right and wrong ?,lessons needed badly !!. Seems the more you do for this country the worse you are treated. Maybe the GURKHAS should pose as illegal immigrants or even M.P,s and they won,t want for anything. Shame on the so called humans that pretend to run this country.For God sake show some compassion.

Comment posted by Daniel Harrington on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 4:19 AM

All Gurkhas should be welcomed with open arms to this country. They have a lot more courage than some of the WIMPS making unwanted decisions for this country.Shame on this Government.

Comment posted by lavinia Cooke on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 6:16 AM

It is a downright disgusting shame, to think these young men fought for us,and this is how they are treated.I have always been proud to be British, but no more if this is how we behave to our friends, and let the opposite here, just beyond belief.

Comment posted by Robin Carman on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 2:00 AM

The Gukhas, brave men, true to their colours, true to this country. All Gurkhas should be given the right to British citizenship.
Johanna Lumley says she is ashamed!
So am I!

Comment posted by Diana Smith on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 3:44 AM

The Government let in riff-raff, but deny our aplendid Gurkhas the right to live in the UK. Brown and Co. should hang their heads in shame.

Comment posted by John and Julia Romanes on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 10:15 PM

All Gurkhas should have the same right as their army colleagues to settle in Britain

Comment posted by Brian Tredway. on Thursday, April 30, 2009 4:30 PM

Polititions seem to forget they are our employees,not our
masters. A pity they do not respect the wishes of the
majority and let these brave and honourable Gurkhas settle
here and become British citizens if they wish to do so.

Comment posted by Mr Peter Wheeler on Thursday, April 30, 2009 11:51 PM

THE GURKHA SHOULD BE AWLOWED IN MORE THAN THE
OTHER RUBBISH WE LET IN.

Comment posted by Alan & Joy Ferguson on Friday, May 01, 2009 2:55 AM

We should allow all Gurkhas who wish to live in our country to do so. They have earned that right by their loyal support over many years. They did not 'count the cost' when they voluntarily and very bravely fought alongside our own soldiers in two world wars.

Comment posted by MRS BETTY WHEELER on Friday, May 01, 2009 11:49 PM

ALL THE GURKHA HAVE MORE RIGHT THAN THE
RUBBIS WE LET IN.

Comment posted by Joe Foster on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 5:08 AM

Let all Gurkhas stay, and Joanna, please stand for Parliament. You are prepared to fight for a just cause.

Comment posted by BarbaraWoodward-Carlton on Thursday, May 07, 2009 2:30 AM

Keep the good work up.
i am ashamed at the way the government has treated the Gurkas.
Was the government criteria for Gurkas staying cynical or just inept?
Don't they know any history?

Comment posted by Larry Scaife on Friday, May 08, 2009 2:59 AM

Why is it that we have a government that is considering allowing thousands of illegal immigrants an amnesty to stay in our country and who have contributed nothing while they have been here and yet will not allow the same consideration to some of the bravest and most faithful soldiers who have served our country with distinction. what a shameful government we have.

Comment posted by Pauline Sadler on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 11:21 AM

Every Gurkha should be allowed to stay in this country, we owe them so much. I feel ashamed that our goverment have treated them so badly. The Gurkhas have fought along with our soldiers for years, saved many lives, as well as lost many of their own.
Get a grip goverment, its about time you get your priorties right.

Comment posted by trevor bristow on Thursday, May 21, 2009 5:28 AM

Victory and justice at last!! Welcome home to our Gurkha brothers and their families. Thanks and gratitude to those who worked so hard for this day, especially the great legal team and the incomparable Joanne Lumley.

Comment posted by sam on Friday, May 29, 2009 4:58 PM

As the Gurkhas' children are put thru the age barrier (only upto 18),it has eliminated many real post war veterans from settling with their family and children in Britain as they do not wish to be in UK leaving behind their sons and daughters.So it has only benefitted a handful of Gurkhas after all.

Comment posted by septer sugianto on Thursday, June 25, 2009 2:14 AM

I am Indonesian, I hear and I know, Gurkha is the best soldier, they come from Nepal and service for British. Their Blood and soul must pay by British to be UK Citizen. I love.

Comment posted by Peggy Nunn on Thursday, December 17, 2009 8:21 AM

My brother fought in Burma with the Gurkhas and he said they were the bravest and most reliable soldiers he had ever met.

Comment posted by Andrew Hutchins on Sunday, April 04, 2010 7:11 AM

Just wanted to add my support for the Gurkha campaign, as I come from a family with strong Services history (RM & Royal Navy). The Gurkhas deserve support and recognition for their loyalty and commitment, and Joanna's campaign is something I fully believe in and would to help if possible. I always remember the Gurkha team who would regularly run the early London Marathon's in formation and the cheers which they received at the time. My athletics club had helped with the drinks stations & these guys always got a massive reception from the crowds and fellow runners alike. It would be great to see this re-established, if anyone serving would be interested. This could be another way to maintain public awareness of the campaign. Ayo Gurkhali..

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