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The Gurkha's, many whom are based at Shorncliffe Barracks in Folkestone are receiving considerable public support to allow them automatic British Citizenship.

A petition on the 10 Downing Street website has so far received nearly 12,000 signatures.

The Author of the petition says: "They have served the British forces with loyalty and dedication for many years, yet we as a country treat them poorly and with inequality.

"Members of the regiment who served in the Falklands are not entitled to a pension, after service they are treated like illegal aliens. This it totally wrong and unacceptable.

"They willingly risk their life for our well being and should be given citizenship as a matter of principle. No country could ask more from an individual and these people are proven good members of our society and we will deeply benefit us as a nation if we give these men and women automatic British citizenship."

If you would like to sign please click here to be taken to the petition.