To thank all 5,316 great supporters who have signed the Petition so far, I selected some of their comments that show why they care.

Terry Bridgeman We have treated our Gurkha veterans too badly for too long.

Vivienne Redfern I cannot fathom why, after risking their lives for Crown and Country, these individuals continue to face such inequities. The Government severely failed them on previous occasions this issue was brought before them. Now is the opportunity to serve them as they have served us. Do the right thing by them and treat them equally!

Nar Garbuja Same risk of service with British soldiers but different pay and pension for Gurkhas

Sophie Chipperfield Because they are a valued and vital part of our armed forces and deserve to be respected as such and it’s shameful that we have even have to petition for this.

Peceli Uluiviti The Gurkhas have sacrificed so much for our freedoms.

Tekman Gurung Because I am one of them and am after justice.

Jonathan Betts These inequitable arrangements for Gurkha pensions by the British Government appears almost racist. What is the matter with our politicians that they won't do something about this situation?

Jennie Travers All ex-Services personnel deserve a decent pension.

Frances Peebles They should be rewarded for their service to the country.

Jane Jarvis It is right that the Gurkhas should be paid the same as their contemporaries.

Mark Gay Some of those Gurkhas put their lives on the line to support our country and what it stands for. They deserve an equal share.

Gerald Roberts I support the Gurkhas. They fought side by side with us. They should have the same pension.

Maxeen Subbhan Gurkhas should not be short-changed by the British Government FULL STOP!!! It’s all about Racial Equality not inequality as it stands at the moment

David Laing The Gurkhas more than deserve full and equal pensions as every other member of the HM Forces.

Steve Foreman I believe Gurkhas are entitled to be treated as other British soldiers.

Bhakta Shrestha This is the time to review Gurkha pensions.

Ian Wilder They serve as members of the British Army and deserve to be treated the same as other members of the Army.

George Surridge We owe them so much.

Gene Plews I am ex-Forces and have seen and worked with the Gurkhas. They are worth every penny and should be treated fairly with pensions equal to everyone else, another injustice ...

Colin Mills It's the only fair and just thing to do for these brave people.

Steve Entwistle They have served our country with distinction and deserve to be fully recognised for that.

Gary Foster They bravely put their lives on the line for our Queen and Country.

Malcolm Spencer The Gurkhas served with honour & courage, so fully deserve equal rights!

Stu McMaster They deserve our respect, and gratitude.

Santana Stow They are our brethren who fought and died for this country.

Mark Uzzell Everyone who fights for this great country should be on equal pay.

Kerry Warren Fair pensions for all.

Graham Clarke I have served alongside my Gurkha brothers during my 23-year career. They are dedicated & loyal. To be treated so disgustingly by a nation that has used them is appalling!

Gerald Ringe It cannot be right, that someone who stands shoulder to shoulder with the UK on the battlefield is somehow treated differently.

Jan Cassidy Brave soldiers who show dedication & loyalty to the Crown should be given the same loyalty & equality as British Armed Forces veterans.

Nigel Clark I want to see fairness for these veterans and all veterans.

Darrell Dunn Having served alongside my Gurkha colleagues for 39 years, I find it appalling that they do not get the same pension rights as I do. Gurkha soldiers do the same role as British soldiers and we fight and defend wars and conflicts around the world, and they should be given the same rights.

Scherzade Burden Neal Turkington was an Officer in the Royal Gurkha Rifles and would be outraged by the injustice, so I sign for him and his family.

Jo Syddall Equal pensions for equal service. It’s a no brainer. Stop the discrimination.

Nick Bryan The Gurkhas deserve the best we can offer in return for their service to our Country.

Stephen Smith Everyone who serves in the Armed Services deserves an equal pension.