Joanna Lumley Supports Gurkha Battle

Congratulations!

I met Joanna many years ago when she bought a fireplace from me!

Well before that, and ever since I have been a fan and this success for the Gurkhas, rebuffing our ludicrous immigration system, is absolutely wonderful!!!

Well done!

I felt moved to write something somewhere and have been at a loss to find where. I have surfed the net to find some kind of society for the ghurkas so i may be able to show my great gratitude and honour of what they have done for my country, but have been unable to find anywhere.

I have watched with amazement as these truly honourable men and their families have had to fight for what was promised to them and what was rightfully theirs and am happy at their victory but saddened that they should have had to have fight at all.

Congratulations to so many brave men some gone but never forgotten.

sasha (35)

is it possible to get ghurka support wrist bands ,in order to show support in a way that has worked so well for, support the heroes campaign, which i am also a keen supporter of. any ideas?

Our Shame

Thanks for fighting in our wars,
your bravery and such,
knowing you were there for us
has really meant so much.

Thanks for all the friends you lost,
who sacrificed their lives,
while saving sons and husbands
for their mothers and their wives.

Thanks for standing by us
for the last two hundred years,
for sharing in our arguments
and giving us your tears.

Thanks for all your loyalty,
the dignity you've shown,
but now retired, the ones who hired you
want you to go home.

WELL THEY DON'T SPEAK FOR ME!
We should be fighting by your side,
until the ones who shame us
find a way to override. . .

the rules that make a nonsense
of the good for which you fought,
and give to you the justice
which, for us, you often sought.

Like so many others
may I offer you respect,
salvation from bureaucracy
and gratitude's neglect.

May you live for many years
within this grateful land
and know how many thankful souls
would like to shake your hand.

Sincerest good wishes for the outcome,

Pam

I just wanted to say that I really can't beleive that the right to remain in this country for these wonderful and brave men is an issue. My Father fought with the Gurkha's in the last war and was proud to do so.

Dear Joanna,

On the day following a pathetic budget I find myself even more disgusted and outraged by the decision related to the Ghurkhas.

This government has now shown itself to be morally as well as financially bankrupt.

Please add my name to any petition or document that will help overturn this ludicrous outcome.

If possible please keep me informed of any developments

Kind regards

Terry Wilcock

I am so very angry and so very ashamed that the very people who stand by our sides, willing to lay down their own lives have been told they cannot stay in this country.

I think I agree with one comment I read today, that after serving this country they should, by rights receive a British Citizenship. But now why they would want to stay here with such an ungrateful government is beyond me.

I have been trying to think what we all could do to make the government change their minds, any ideas?

Chris

Dear Joanna,
I am so disgusted with this.My father also fought with the Gurkha`s.They have more right to live in this country than anyone.This Goverment is a total waste of time.

I just want to give all my support to this cause.

Margaret

I agree this is a complete outrage. This is an issue that cannot be allowed to rest and must be resolved. Action is needed - count me in.

Today I am totally disgusted and upset by our governments attitude towards the Gurkha's who have given faithful service in our defence. These men have given their lives for us, why are we not there for them. They have earned the right to stay in the land they have fought for.

I can not find the words that can suitably convey to you my embarrassment for being British and my disgust at this so called government who again have cocked it up. For years the British public have been complaining that the government let every Tom, Dick,and Harry into our country, instead of concentrating on that problem and the many other problems they have created they attack these brave men who walked and fort alongside our soldiers and laid down there lives for this country and this is the thanks they get, shame on Gordon Brown and his government. Please add my name to any petition regarding this matter.

Joanna,

these men and their families deserve more that what this sick old corrupt government are giving them,tell them the majority of the citizens of this once great country fully support there right to citizenship and permenent residence in this country

Keep up the fight!!!

Mark

What an absolute disgrace. What can ordinary members of the public do to assit?

Words cannot express my anger, dismay and disgust at the way this Government has treated these brave men. They cannot be allowed to get away with it. The British people must stand up and fight this administration - it worked for the polltax and it can work for this cause if we all stand together.

Please add my name to any petition that supports this cause.

Totally disgusted at the way this has been dealt with. My brother is a serving full Colonel at the moment, and I know from his past alone about the value of these brave men. If there is anything I can do promote their cause, please let me know! Or direct me! I fully support Joanna Lumley and thank goodness she, as a well know personality, has put herself forward in this vital cause - well done you!!

The ghurkas have always been so loyal to the Queen - why can't she step in? I find it intolerable that this Government allows illegal immigrants to stay and yet are treating these stalwarts and dedicated men in such a way - lost for words!

To Joanna Lumley

Ive just seen the news and when I heard the two ex ghurkas speak about the ruling that stopped the retired corporal being allowed to live in this country along with his officer friend who is allowed ,I could feel my blood boil at this unjust act by the British government. Your tears as you listened to the lawyer speaking his outrage at the governments ruling nearly brought me to tears too. I take my hat off to you and soon may you see the day along with these fine loyal men from Nepal when they get treated to what they wish and deserve ...an opportunity to live out their days in a country that owes so much to them. What a world we live in.
Please put my name down for any petition that may be raised . Also if a Ghurka is needing temporary accommodation I would like to offer a spare room in my home on the Isle of Wight .

I thoroughly agree with all the recent comments...is there any chance of a petition to Downing Street to rectify this dreadful wrong.No right thinking individual can possibly agree with this latest decision.They should hold their heads in collective shame.

Where can I sign the petition?

I agree with all previous comments. My father fought alongside these brave men in Burma in 1942. His life was saved by a simple act of kindness by a Gurkha, a drop of water. Result, I was born, my children and my grandchildren were born, thanks to this one brave Gurkha soldier. I now support a Gurkha soldier in Nepal, and will do for the next 4 years. Hopefully, after that also.
This country has no morals left, why anyone wishes to live here, is a mystery. BUT, WE MUST try and do something to get this country back into the country which earns the respect it once did. That is why they fight for us, as they respected us,once upon a time. We need them, so where do we sign for a petition, and are there plans to 'go to the streets' with a petition. I'll put my money where my mouth is.
John

Joanna - more people than you know are behind your honourable cause. Please keep fighting and please please never give up. I wish - oh how I wish you would contest the very seat that Gordon Brown will try to hold at the next election. I just know you will win that seat - so many of Gordons voters would change over to you it is such a JUST cause.

PS you are my favourite actress too.

O.K. but considering there are 100,000 ghurkhas you wish to reside in Britain - are you going to get rid of 100,000 illegal immigrants already holed up in this country to accommodate them ?

Or is Ms Lumley going to pay for their housing out of her own ample wealth ?

The arrogance of Joanna Lumley is breathtaking. She has chosen to distract the Prime Minister and the Government from the most important task to ordinary British citizens of handling the worst economic crisis for decades. People are losing their jobs and homes but Miss Lumley is oblivious because she is only concerned with her own ego. In her position of celebrity and friend of the Tory grandees and royals all she is concerned about is promoting her own cause of the moment enjoying all the publicity it brings her. I do not hear of her trying to help Nepal one of the poorest countries in the world. I am disgusted and disappointed. I am sorry if this comment is not the kind of positive comment you seek!!

David - I totally agree that there are serious issues plaguing not just the UK, but the world at the moment. Everyone needs to chose their own issue and fight to make things right.

What steps are you taking to help in this time of financial crisis, and how would you like to see others get involved?

Splendid performance - when do we start the Lumley Party??

I support Joanna 100% I think the government needs to take time to reflect on the Ghurkas loyalty to Britain. A poll on the views of the general public would prove an overwhelming majority to keep these brave and very loyal men in this country they call home

I would like to comment on Cheryl Peers piece on 100,000 illegal immigrants, the operative word is "ILLEGAL", if the 100,000 illegal immigrants were booted out of the UK it would save this country millions of our hard earned money, and to have 100,000 Ghurkas living in this country, who have earned the right, is far better. In the early 70s i was on an exercise on Salisbury plain against the Ghurkas and met a few, who captured myself and my buddies, after the excercise was over they became the most quiet and modest men i have ever known, against them we did`nt stand a chance they were all over us in seconds. They are one of the most loyal and proffesional soldiers this country has ever had. Lets fight for their rights as they have fought for our freedom.
Put me down as a supporter for these great men and their families.
keep going Joanna.