Howard's view of Gurkha rights "Outrageous"
September 2, 2004 11:16 AM
Carroll: Gurkha soldiers have fought for Britain, and should not need to fight for citizenship
Michael Howard's unwillingness to help the Gurkhas in their fight to be granted UK citizenship has been slammed as "simply outrageous" by local Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll who is the challenger to Michael Howard in his Folkestone seat.
In a statement to the press Michael Howard, Leader of the Conservative Party, said that the Gurkhas should be repatriated.
Peter Carroll said:
"It is simply outrageous that Michael Howard, whose constituency represents the UK Gurkha base, has taken this view."
"Mr Howard has missed the point. These soldiers fought for Britain and should not have to fight for citizenship as well."
"Mr Howard is happy to take the salute at the Gurkha base at Shorncliffe Barracks in Folkestone but when it comes to the political crunch he is unwilling to help."
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