Wouldn't normally post here but....

[Diver_Dave]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7313541.stm

Probably more Aarse but.....

Considering the few other posts I thought it worthwhile.

Mod's please delete if intrusive/inappropriate.

DaveA

[BluntM8]

That's a travesty. The man has clearly demonstrated his bona fides as a british Citizen and the reaction he gets is to be rejected on a technicality.

I'd swap him for a chav or yob any day!

Blunty.

[Jackonicko]

Got to be worth a Downing Street petition thing, surely?

No less 'deserving' of our interest and action than Gurkhas or statues of New Zealand born air officers, I'd say.

[Avitor]

Probably refused to sign a 'I promise to vote Nu Labour' declaration. Regardless of our government, this man has my respect and thanks.

[Whirlygig]

Truly appalling and nonsensical.

Surely anyone in the Army is on the MoD payroll hence are acting under the order of the Government. So if the Government sends him abroad, what right have the Government to use this as a reason for a citizenship.

And if someone fulfills the requirements for Indefinte Leave to Remain, why not for a passport.

It's a sad fact that many people who apply for citizenship need to mploy the services of a solicitor; I hope this chap can get good advice next time.

Cheers

Whirls

[kokpit]

Yet another travesty of justice (and common sense), where will it all end :(

[Riskman]

This kind of outrageous nitpicking is in the finest traditions of the Home Office:*

[PingDit]

Yep, yet another fine injustice. It being talked about on E-Goat as well. All pretty much of the same opinion.

[londonmet]

And yet this goes ahead.....

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7313226.stm

[Whirlygig]

The problem with a "foreign" passport in the UK is that travel to/from the UK to, say, holiday destinations can be awkward and he may possibly need to get visas etc just for his week in the Canaries with the wife and kids!!!

Cheers

Whirls