Bayleaf Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Sorry if this seems a bit off topic, but I for one feel strongly about this. Please take the time to follow this link, and act as you see fit. Persons from the Commonwealth who have served in our Armed Forces for 4 years gain the right to settle here, as they have forged a connection with the country, because their units' base was here. Gurkhas who retired from the British Army after 1997 can automatically stay in the UK, but those who retired earlier must apply, and many have been refused and face deportation. Pension rights for years served by Gurkhas before 1997 count at only around a quarter of the level of years served after that time. This deadline is because until we handed Hong Kong back to the Chinese, the regiment's base was there, not in the UK, and the Government say they have therefore no established connection with the UK. I personally feel this is a disgraceful way to treat men who put their lives on the line for this country, and urge you to add your name to the petition. The case won against the Government recently will not change the situation, as it only refers to certain cases. http://www.gurkhajustice.org.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gramps Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Signed up. Came into contact with many Gurkhas when stationed at Sembawang in the early 60s. Nee Soon ws a favourite haunt and the Gurkhas 'garrison town'. Knew a few RMs who worked in Borneo with them and a good few bootnecks owe their lives to these selfless warriors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayleaf Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Signed up. Came into contact with many Gurkhas when stationed at Sembawang in the early 60s. Nee Soon ws a favourite haunt and the Gurkhas 'garrison town'. Knew a few RMs who worked in Borneo with them and a good few bootnecks owe their lives to these selfless warriors. Thanks Gramps. Please spread the word if you can, they need as many signatures as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trefcon Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Added my name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tsavo Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest skeets Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 <br />Sorry if this seems a bit off topic, but I for one feel strongly about this. Please take the time to follow this link, and act as you see fit.<br /><br />Persons from the Commonwealth who have served in our Armed Forces for 4 years gain the right to settle here, as they have forged a connection with the country, because their units' base was here.<br /><br />Gurkhas who retired from the British Army after 1997 can automatically stay in the UK, but those who retired earlier must apply, and many have been refused and face deportation. Pension rights for years served by Gurkhas before 1997 count at only around a quarter of the level of years served after that time.<br /><br />This deadline is because until we handed Hong Kong back to the Chinese, the regiment's base was there, not in the UK, and the Government say they have therefore no established connection with the UK.<br /><br />I personally feel this is a disgraceful way to treat men who put their lives on the line for this country, and urge you to add your name to the petition. The case won against the Government recently will not change the situation, as it only refers to certain cases.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gurkhajustice.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.gurkhajustice.org.uk/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /> ADD MY NAME, SKEETS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayleaf Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 <br /><br /><br /> ADD MY NAME, SKEETS Thanks for your support. Unfortunately this has come up again because the Government has had to change the rules after a judicial inquiry said the old rules were unsupportable. So what have they come up with now? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8014265.stm The nice bit is that Gurkhas who retired after 1997 must have served at least 4 years to be allowed to stay, which is the rule for servicemen from the Commonwealth. However, Gurkhas who retired before 1997 must have served 20 years to qualify. The clever bit is that ordinary Gurkha riflemen are only allowed to serve a maximum of 15 years! The Government reckons to extend the right to settle to all retired Gurkhas and their dependants would mean allowing up to 100,000 people to come here. The campaign say it's less than 2,000, and the change of rules will only apply to around 100. Even then it's only a right to apply, each case will be decided on the 5 criteria by desk wallahs in London. I don't know about anyone else, but I feel ashamed at the treatment they are being given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterside Echo Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Thanks for your support. Unfortunately this has come up again because the Government has had to change the rules after a judicial inquiry said the old rules were unsupportable. So what have they come up with now? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8014265.stm The nice bit is that Gurkhas who retired after 1997 must have served at least 4 years to be allowed to stay, which is the rule for servicemen from the Commonwealth. However, Gurkhas who retired before 1997 must have served 20 years to qualify. The clever bit is that ordinary Gurkha riflemen are only allowed to serve a maximum of 15 years! The Government reckons to extend the right to settle to all retired Gurkhas and their dependants would mean allowing up to 100,000 people to come here. The campaign say it's less than 2,000, and the change of rules will only apply to around 100. Even then it's only a right to apply, each case will be decided on the 5 criteria by desk wallahs in London. I don't know about anyone else, but I feel ashamed at the treatment they are being given. With apologies to Tom wee pipe and Harry, it seems that if you hate us come on in, and if you have served and put your life on the line for this country b***** off. Our so called leaders should all hang their heads in shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TexxUK Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Signed it. I think everyone should support this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Signed it. I think everyone should support this. And me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlie167 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Signed it. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Signed it and added my support for this worthy cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syrup Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 My late father worked with the Gurkha's in the Second World War THEY LOOKED AFTER US WE SHOULD LOOK AFTER THEM. Ive signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Signed today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Signed today http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8060607.stm Gurkhas win right to settle in UK <H1> </H1> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayleaf Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 Brilliant! Thanks to everyone for your support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Brilliant! Thanks to everyone for your support! Now £1,500 for a Duck Island ... claiming for a KitKat ... £15,000 mortgage for a home you don't own/have paid for/your kid lives in/is 700 yards from the Houses of Parliament/Cuddly Toy/Cruet Set/Give us a twirl, Anthea etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Brilliant! Thanks to everyone for your support! Our pleasure Bayleaf. A well deserved win for doing the right thing by people who served this country well. I have already received an eMail from Ms. Lumley re. the announcement by the Government this lunchtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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