Gurkhas 'in need after coming to the UK with nothing'

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Tue Jan-05-10 04:19 AM
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Gurkhas 'in need after coming to the UK with nothing'

Military charities say they have "grave concerns" about their ability to cope with the number of former Gurkhas coming to them for assistance.

Last year those who retired before 1997 won permission to settle in the UK - and up to 12,000 may do so by 2013.

But welfare groups say some are arriving from Nepal with no money and nowhere to live, and need their help.

The Ministry of Defence says it offers advice on housing and jobs, and help to any who fall through the "safety net".

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8439870.stm

They fought for us and deserve to be looked after accordingly.

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Tue Jan-05-10 04:53 AM
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1. Damn right they deserve to be looked after, it's quite disgraceful how they have been treated

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