I don't for one moment claim to understand the political issues of the Gurkha soldiers and their being allowed settle in Britain. In fact I am not entirely sure what a Gurkha is. But, I really enjoyed watching Joanna Lumley work her magic on the British Government in her campaign to secure the rights of these brave men to settle in the UK.

Surrounded by these adoring ex soldiers Joanna was every inch a goddess. She wielded her power in an assertive but least aggressive manner and in the true style of the goddess. It was a lesson in how women can change the world their way. 

She used humour. That withering look she gave the Immigration Minister was pure Patsy from Ab Fab.  She used compassion... these honourable men have fought for Britain, how can they now not be allowed to settle here? But most effectively she used persuasion.  Speaking of Gordon Brown she said "I know him very slightly personally and I find him to be a man of integrity".  She went on to speak of him as the head man, the man at the top, the leader of the entire nation and was most assured he would have it all sorted out by the end of the month. And so it was.

So all hail Joanna Lumley - mature woman, goddess and changer of great political minds.  She never lost her temper; she never let her dignity slip. She showed how women can be great leaders on their terms.  As a former colleague of mine used to say "she is some woman for one woman".