A great victory for decency in the Commons this afternoon, when the Opposition defeated the Government on the rights of Gurkhas to reside in the UK.
The Government’s conduct throughout this affair has been nothing short of disgraceful; it was depressingly exemplified after the vote had been called by the sight of one of the more sinister Labour whips hanging around the entrance to the Aye lobby, looking for all the world like a bit player in The Sopranos, and attempting to intimidate the more principled Labour Members who had decided to support the motion.
The Government now has a positive duty to return to the House as quickly as possible and explain what it proposes to do to ensure that the will of Parliament is observed.
If people are willing to fight and die for our freedoms - as Gurkhas have over the centuries – we have an absolute obligation to look after them.
We have so many illegal immigrants pouring into this country and our leaders seem unworried. Then, we have honourable people who have served us so well, yet the same unprincipled people seek to exclude them.
The hallmark of this governement to come down hard on all who toe the line, and kow tow to those who scream the loudest. Isn’t it shamefull that these fine men had to scream so loud to be heard?
When are we to be rid of this incompetent lot?
How dare you compare the Labour whips to the North Jersey Mafia. The Soprano crew wear far better suits. . .