Victory For The Gurkhas (Tunbridge Wells Liberal Democrats)

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Victory For The Gurkhas

May 3, 2009 8:10 PM

Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg stated that in the case of the Gurkhas, Gordon Brown didn't understand that there was a simple moral principle at stake.

The historic victory for the Lib Dem motion in the House of Commons last week was a victory for justice.

It was also a great day for Nick Clegg who said that, "This is an historic victory for the Gurkhas who have served our country so bravely.

"This Government has now lost its moral authority. From the first moment I challenged Gordon Brown on this over a year ago, he didn't understand that there was a simple moral principle at stake.

"People who are willing to die for our country, should be allowed to live in our country.

"The Government must listen to Parliament and scrap these shameful rules immediately and grant justice without conditions to all retired Gurkhas."

There is more information about the campaign on the national party website.

Many people were particularly angry about the way in which Gordon Brown and his Immigration Minister Phil Woolas had failed to listen to public demands for fair treatment for the Gurkhas.