Cross-party support for Gurkhas' Bill

4 Jul 2008

A Bill to give former Gurkhas indefinite leave to remain in Britain moved a step closer to becoming law after it received cross-party support in the House of Lords today.

The Immigration (Discharged Gurkhas) Bill, introduced by Liberal Democrat Defence Spokesperson Lord (John) Lee, received its Second Reading today.

Commenting, Lord Lee said:

"Former Gurkhas, all of whom have laid their lives on the line for this country, deserve the right to live here in Britain after the end of their service.

"The backing this Bill received today from across the House means that we have moved one step closer to giving them that right.

"The Government must now recognise that there is support for the Gurkhas across the country and get behind the campaign to let them stay."

Larry Ngan and Lib Dem Campaigners on The Leas, Folkestone

Sign up
for email updates

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

You can opt-out at any time

Postcode

The Liberal Democrats may use the information you provide, including your political opinions, to further our objectives and share it with our elected representatives. Any data we gather will be used in accordance with our privacy policy: libdems.org.uk/privacy. You can exercise your rights and withdraw your consent to future communications by contacting us: data.protection@libdems.org.uk or: DPO, Lib Dems, 1 Vincent Square, SW1P 2PN.

Donate
to fuel our campaigns

Help us Win

Larry Ngan, Daniel and Fry with "Build More Houses" t-shirt on The Leas, Folkestone

Sign upfor email updates

Donateto fuel our campaigns

This website uses cookies

Sign up
for email updates

Donate
to fuel our campaigns