13 December 2004

Michael Howard Supports Gurkhas

Statement from Michael Howard, Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe:

“The Gurkhas have performed a heroic role in the British Army for a very long time. Any suggestion that they should be reduced from two battalions to one will be greeted with widespread dismay.

If the Conservative Party wins the General Election we shall not make any cuts to the British Army. The future of the Gurkhas will then be safe.

So, if anyone shares my concern about the future of the Gurkhas, the solution is simple; they should vote Conservative at the General Election.”