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Post by Frenchie on Apr 29, 2009 16:44:00 GMT 1
Gordon Brown suffered a symbolic defeat today when MPs voted to give all Gurkha soldiers equal right of residence in Britain. A Liberal Democrat motion - not binding on the Government - was supported by 267 to 246, a majority of 21. It came only hours after he explained ministers' position that the right of residence should be restricted for Gurkhas who quit the service before 1997. Read More >>
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