Gurkhas must have the right to stay

12.01.00am UTC (GMT +0000) Wed 1st Oct 2008

All retired Gurkhas should have the right to become British citizens.

Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has welcomed the High Court ruling condemning the Government's policy of deporting retired Gurkhas. Mr Clegg has called on ministers to now give all retired Gurkhas the right to become British citizens.

Nick Clegg said "This ruling rightly condemns the Government's shameful decision to deny these veterans the right to live here and gain British citizenship after years of service and distinguished conduct.

"The Government must now allow all Gurkhas who risked their lives serving in our armed forces to become British citizens. If someone is prepared to die for our country they should have the right to live in our country."

For more information on this campaign click on this link:

http://www.libdems.org.uk/campaigns/citizenship-and-pensions-for-gurkhas-431783