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:woot:

Didn't know they were voting today! Well Done to the Lib Dems! :clap:Also the Tories and the Labour MP's who rebelled

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Now the fun begins in watching how this government try to find wiggle room...:rolleyes:

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Just to add

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8023882.stm

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Does anyone know how i check if my local Labour mp voted for or against on this vote.

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Is your MP amongst this lot

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8025587.stm

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No she is not

Therefor she is about to get a piece of my mind in a email. :mad:

Typical Labour Mp happy to use the Gurkhas to defend this country but not to let them live here.

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I have found a list of who voted here http://www.publications.parliament.u.../11.htm#hddr_3

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Well Helen Southworth has lost 3 voters in my house over this. Not a lot you can say but it all adds up as her majority is not that good.

Good ranting email also sent.

Smith, Geraldine
Smith, rh Jacqui
Smith, John
Soulsby, Sir Peter
Southworth, Helen
Spellar, rh Mr. John
Starkey, Dr. Phyllis
Stewart, Ian
Stoate, Dr. Howard

From the list of those who tried to sell the Gurkha's down the road

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Glad to be of service mate.;)

She took no part in the debate either. http://www.publications.parliament.u.../05.htm#hddr_4

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Glad to see my MP Peter Viggers did vote Aye..I'm not normally in such charity with him..:)

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My MP voted NO :dozey:email on its way

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Lazy cow

Wonder if she is claiming for being in London today.

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I didn't actually vote for her in the last election, but 'my' Labour MP voted against the Government, so good for her :tu:

I've sent an email to thank her :)

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Mine voted yes, hurrah!

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Mine is a Tory and of course voted yes. Good on em.

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I have every sympathy for the Gurkhas but let's face it, the Government doesn't exactly look after our indigenous troops perfectly does it - whether that be in terms of equipment and back-up in theatre or pay/conditions/ welfare out of theatre. Thankfully, due mainly to public pressure, that situation has started to change for the better but there are still too many veterans left on the scrap heap all too often with mental health issues and/or disabilities.