Elated, proud Gurkhas march through British town

"The fact that they can now stay and settle here should have happened a long time ago, but the thing is it has happened now, on our watch."

Lumley's father served with the Gurkhas. Soldiers from the 2nd Batallion The Royal Gurkha Rifles returned from Afghanistan six weeks ago after being deployed across Helmand Province in a variety of roles.

Two members of the regiment lost their lives during the deployment.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown was forced into a U-turn in May on the issue of their right to live in Britain after a relentless five-year campaign.

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