“They have fought and died in the British Army over centuries and taken part in every significant conflict since 1947 including the Falklands, Afghanistan and Iraq. But today the Gurkhas are embroiled in a new battle — this time with the Ministry of Defence.”
The Times, 13th March 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
It’s about time the government settled this matter once and for all. The Gurkhas are doing a fantastic job for this country and they deserve to be treated equally. Those Ghurkas who fought for this country during the first and second world war should not be left out either.