Good news for Ghurkas

**WARPIPER** · 21st May 09, 01:16 PM

It is good to hear that some governments still listen to the people. Here's to the Ghurkas

**KFCarter** · 21st May 09, 01:47 PM

Finally! Better late than never.

:ootd:

**Rogerson785** · 21st May 09, 01:59 PM

That is fantastic, better news than I had today about my retirement.

The Ghurka in the middle has three of the same medals as I have.

**dfmacliam** · 21st May 09, 06:21 PM

Excellent news... Gives one hope that politicians can get it right, once in awhile.

**thanmuwa** · 22nd May 09, 04:12 AM

Originally Posted by Galician

The article doesn't mention it, but NPR did interview her about this issue a few weeks back. Older members (and some not so old) will remember this politician as the female sidekick who succeeded Mrs. Peel in "The Avenger" TV show from the 1960-70's. She told the interviewer that her father was a commander of Ghurka troops in India in the 1940-50's, so she felt strong ties with this unit. That's why she went to bat so strongly for them.

Joanna Lumley is not a politician though, she is still an actress, but one who had enough passion about this subject to get involved, and enough determination to get the result everyone wanted. She is currently resisting calls to get her to become an MP!

**Galician** · 22nd May 09, 05:21 AM

Thanks for that correction. I say, first MP, then PM!

**Brandane** · 22nd May 09, 05:27 AM

It shames me that such fine and loyal soldiers have been treated this way by the British Government. As a fromer soldier I am pleased that their service will now be recognised.

**Mike S** · 22nd May 09, 06:52 AM

Originally Posted by thanmuwa

Joanna Lumley is not a politician though, she is still an actress, but one who had enough passion about this subject to get involved, and enough determination to get the result everyone wanted. She is currently resisting calls to get her to become an MP!

Most Americans will know her from the British comedy "Absolutely Fabulous", although we...ahem...older members will remember her in the afore mentioned "New Avengers" as well.

**Larry124** · 25th May 09, 12:35 AM

I saw a little in the Commons questions.
One of those subjects where “what’s right is right” is not the same as what it might cost…?
Or is that a false issue?

**Brasilikilt** · 25th May 09, 07:37 AM

*SCOFFS*

HELLO! If you fight for a country and it's way of life, and likely losing friends and family along the way, you should be able to live there to enjoy the benefits of your sacrifices and hard work.....

I'm really shocked that this was an issue