Gurkha veterans seek equal rights

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

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

[Sirius]

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.

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by Sirius

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.

Is your MP amongst this lot

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

[Sirius]

Originally Posted by Moldova

Is your MP amongst this lot

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

No she is not

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

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

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by Sirius

No she is not

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

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

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

[Sirius]

Originally Posted by Moldova

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

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

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by Sirius

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

Glad to be of service mate.

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

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

[highlandlassie]

My MP voted NO email on its way

[Sirius]

Originally Posted by Moldova

Glad to be of service mate.

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

Lazy cow

Wonder if she is claiming for being in London today.

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

I've sent an email to thank her

[punky]

Mine voted yes, hurrah!

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

[Osem]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

I have a very strong feelings on this matter, the Gurkas should NOT have to seek or fight for anything in this country, they should be given everything they ask for, they live and die for this country, and stand by there fellow countrymen/women to the death.

The Gurka's have always been loyal to this country are treated with utter disgrace by all the governments that we have had...

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.