All Gurkha veterans who retired before 1997 with at least four years' service will be allowed to settle in the UK, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has said. Under the measures, Gurkhas will be allowed to settle in the UK with their spouses and dependent children under 18.
Andrew Duff, Liberal Democrat Euro MP for the East of England, will join the NFU regional hustings meeting in Newmarket tonight.
Gurkha Justice Campaigners Joanna Lumley, Peter Carroll and Martin Howe have met Prime Minister Gordon Brown this morning prior to a midday announcement by the Home Secretary on a new Government policy on Gurkha settlement rights. The team described the meeting as "superb".
Roger Blackmore is now the second Liberal Democrat to become Mayor of the City of Leicester.
Newcastle East Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman Greg Stone has warned of the impact of further "stealth cuts" to key Government regeneration budgets covering Newcastle.
Defra's decision to sell off its remaining bluetongue vaccine for half its original price could be counterproductive according to Liberal Democrat Shadow Defra Secretary Tim Farron MP.
