Mark Exton
@mexton.bsky.social
Retired in the UK after 30 years of teaching and school leadership overseas. Family bloke and Man Utd supporter. Now looking for a new political home after leaving the Labour Party.
Let's send a clear message to Trump about how we feel about his recent disgusting comment on our role in Afghanistan.
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Call off the King’s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence
With the current political chaos in the US and Trump’s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...
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January 24, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Let's send a clear message to Trump about how we feel about his recent disgusting comment on our role in Afghanistan.
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How about Starmer gets his spine re-inserted and points out publicly how similar the per capita losses were...for US, UK and Danish armed forces! Why does he not challenge Trump's disgusting lies?
How about Starmer gets his spine re-inserted and points out publicly how similar the per capita losses were...for US, UK and Danish armed forces! Why does he not challenge Trump's disgusting lies?
January 23, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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How about Starmer gets his spine re-inserted and points out publicly how similar the per capita losses were...for US, UK and Danish armed forces! Why does he not challenge Trump's disgusting lies?
How about Starmer gets his spine re-inserted and points out publicly how similar the per capita losses were...for US, UK and Danish armed forces! Why does he not challenge Trump's disgusting lies?
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So Labour is now saying the British state is broken, and at What3Words: so, here it is Fuck.Right.Off! Are they all Farage now, Labour and the Tories?
So Labour is now saying the British state is broken, and at What3Words: so, here it is Fuck.Right.Off! Are they all Farage now, Labour and the Tories?
Starmer’s chief secretary reveals plans to bust ‘the sludge’ in Whitehall
Under-performing civil servants will be sacked and taskforces brought in to solve problems, says Darren Jones
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January 20, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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So Labour is now saying the British state is broken, and at What3Words: so, here it is Fuck.Right.Off! Are they all Farage now, Labour and the Tories?
So Labour is now saying the British state is broken, and at What3Words: so, here it is Fuck.Right.Off! Are they all Farage now, Labour and the Tories?
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If any story nails the narcissistic and childish approach of Donald Trump it has to be this one. Is he serious? He did after all receive the much coveted inaugural FIFA Peace Prize! LOL
If any story nails the narcissistic and childish approach of Donald Trump it has to be this one. Is he serious? He did after all receive the much coveted inaugural FIFA Peace Prize! LOL
Donald Trump links threats to seize Greenland to Nobel prize snub in letter
US president says he no longer feels the need to think ‘purely of peace’ in letter to Norwegian prime minister
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January 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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If any story nails the narcissistic and childish approach of Donald Trump it has to be this one. Is he serious? He did after all receive the much coveted inaugural FIFA Peace Prize! LOL
If any story nails the narcissistic and childish approach of Donald Trump it has to be this one. Is he serious? He did after all receive the much coveted inaugural FIFA Peace Prize! LOL
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Who's to say he wouldn't have accused Epstein's victims of a histrionic reaction too...if he had known what Epstein was up to, of course! 'Mandy' is desperately seeking relevance...and he has none...so should keep his mouth shut!
Who's to say he wouldn't have accused Epstein's victims of a histrionic reaction too...if he had known what Epstein was up to, of course! 'Mandy' is desperately seeking relevance...and he has none...so should keep his mouth shut!
Mandelson accuses European leaders of ‘histrionic’ reaction to Trump’s Greenland stance
Article by former British ambassador to US is likely to be seen as criticism of Keir Starmer
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January 8, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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Who's to say he wouldn't have accused Epstein's victims of a histrionic reaction too...if he had known what Epstein was up to, of course! 'Mandy' is desperately seeking relevance...and he has none...so should keep his mouth shut!
Who's to say he wouldn't have accused Epstein's victims of a histrionic reaction too...if he had known what Epstein was up to, of course! 'Mandy' is desperately seeking relevance...and he has none...so should keep his mouth shut!
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OUCH...Jonathan Liew eviscerates both Jason Wilcox and the United board...delicious stuff!
OUCH...Jonathan Liew eviscerates both Jason Wilcox and the United board...delicious stuff!
Ruben Amorim’s error? Taking on Jason Wilcox and execs who are never wrong | Jonathan Liew
Jaw-dropping LinkedIn profiles matter more to clubs like Manchester United than coaches with ideas and energy
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January 6, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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OUCH...Jonathan Liew eviscerates both Jason Wilcox and the United board...delicious stuff!
OUCH...Jonathan Liew eviscerates both Jason Wilcox and the United board...delicious stuff!
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Staying silent for fear of offence is not what a true friend does, nor is it the act of a leader: are we Trump's poodle or a true friend to the US and a leader in global affairs? Abstaining simply looks cowardly and weak!
Please sign and share!
Staying silent for fear of offence is not what a true friend does, nor is it the act of a leader: are we Trump's poodle or a true friend to the US and a leader in global affairs? Abstaining simply looks cowardly and weak!
Please sign and share!
Open letter: UK must not abstain on UN Venezuela vote
Stop Trump Coalition
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January 5, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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Staying silent for fear of offence is not what a true friend does, nor is it the act of a leader: are we Trump's poodle or a true friend to the US and a leader in global affairs? Abstaining simply looks cowardly and weak!
Please sign and share!
Staying silent for fear of offence is not what a true friend does, nor is it the act of a leader: are we Trump's poodle or a true friend to the US and a leader in global affairs? Abstaining simply looks cowardly and weak!
Please sign and share!
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Israel continues to be its usual disgusting self, engaging in war by other means!
Israel continues to be its usual disgusting self, engaging in war by other means!
Israel to ban dozens of aid agencies from Gaza as 10 nations warn about suffering
Failure of groups including MSF and ActionAid to hand over staff details means they will not be able to operate in Gaza, say Israeli officials
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December 30, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Israel continues to be its usual disgusting self, engaging in war by other means!
Israel continues to be its usual disgusting self, engaging in war by other means!
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When will Starmer learn that the more he kisses Trump's ring, the weaker he will be perceived! The guy has had two state visits and he still attempts to shit all over us. This has to stop!
When will Starmer learn that the more he kisses Trump's ring, the weaker he will be perceived! The guy has had two state visits and he still attempts to shit all over us. This has to stop!
BBC vows to defend itself in $10bn Donald Trump lawsuit
President claims broadcaster ‘intentionally, maliciously and deceptively’ edited 6 January speech before Capitol attack
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December 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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When will Starmer learn that the more he kisses Trump's ring, the weaker he will be perceived! The guy has had two state visits and he still attempts to shit all over us. This has to stop!
When will Starmer learn that the more he kisses Trump's ring, the weaker he will be perceived! The guy has had two state visits and he still attempts to shit all over us. This has to stop!
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Will someone please explain to Farage the notions of intention and impact! His intention might have been banter, though I suspect not, but his impact was causing hurt. He needs to own this, accept his own past racism and apologise!
Will someone please explain to Farage the notions of intention and impact! His intention might have been banter, though I suspect not, but his impact was causing hurt. He needs to own this, accept his own past racism and apologise!
Former Dulwich pupil says Farage told him: ‘That’s the way back to Africa’
Exclusive: Yinka Bankole says he felt compelled to speak out after Reform leader’s attempts to ‘dismiss’ hurt of alleged targets
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December 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Will someone please explain to Farage the notions of intention and impact! His intention might have been banter, though I suspect not, but his impact was causing hurt. He needs to own this, accept his own past racism and apologise!
Will someone please explain to Farage the notions of intention and impact! His intention might have been banter, though I suspect not, but his impact was causing hurt. He needs to own this, accept his own past racism and apologise!
This did make me chuckle...
October 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
This did make me chuckle...
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The protestor was totally right to ask this question: is Charles Windsor-Mountbatten seeking a cover-up? It shoulld not be about Andrew's accommodation arrangements either but, rather, about justice for the victims of Epstein's trafficking.
The protestor was totally right to ask this question: is Charles Windsor-Mountbatten seeking a cover-up? It shoulld not be about Andrew's accommodation arrangements either but, rather, about justice for the victims of Epstein's trafficking.
King Charles heckled over Prince Andrew during cathedral visit
Protester asks whether monarch pressed police to ‘cover up’ for his brother as pressure grows on palace to take further action
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October 28, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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The protestor was totally right to ask this question: is Charles Windsor-Mountbatten seeking a cover-up? It shoulld not be about Andrew's accommodation arrangements either but, rather, about justice for the victims of Epstein's trafficking.
The protestor was totally right to ask this question: is Charles Windsor-Mountbatten seeking a cover-up? It shoulld not be about Andrew's accommodation arrangements either but, rather, about justice for the victims of Epstein's trafficking.
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Surprise,surprise...Charles Windsor-Mountbatten doesn't want Parliament to discuss this matter, and spineless Starmer kow-tows! They are all complicit in this self-serving cover-up!
Surprise,surprise...Charles Windsor-Mountbatten doesn't want Parliament to discuss this matter, and spineless Starmer kow-tows! They are all complicit in this self-serving cover-up!
October 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Surprise,surprise...Charles Windsor-Mountbatten doesn't want Parliament to discuss this matter, and spineless Starmer kow-tows! They are all complicit in this self-serving cover-up!
Surprise,surprise...Charles Windsor-Mountbatten doesn't want Parliament to discuss this matter, and spineless Starmer kow-tows! They are all complicit in this self-serving cover-up!
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I hope that Starmer and all the othe govt lackeys who criticised Birmingham Council and West Mids Police are reading this. Maccabi Tel Aviv have history with this shit: we don't want them here...and it's not antisemitism!
I hope that Starmer and all the othe govt lackeys who criticised Birmingham Council and West Mids Police are reading this. Maccabi Tel Aviv have history with this shit: we don't want them here...and it's not antisemitism!
Research reveals racist chants on rise in Israeli football – with Maccabi Tel Aviv the worst offenders
Kick It Out Israel found 367 instances in the 2024-25 season – of those, 118 were observed in stands containing Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters
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October 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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I hope that Starmer and all the othe govt lackeys who criticised Birmingham Council and West Mids Police are reading this. Maccabi Tel Aviv have history with this shit: we don't want them here...and it's not antisemitism!
I hope that Starmer and all the othe govt lackeys who criticised Birmingham Council and West Mids Police are reading this. Maccabi Tel Aviv have history with this shit: we don't want them here...and it's not antisemitism!
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OK, UK Govt, now let this go: it's intelligence-based, not antisemitic. PS, can you also be as transparent re. the proscription of Palestine Action please!
OK, UK Govt, now let this go: it's intelligence-based, not antisemitic. PS, can you also be as transparent re. the proscription of Palestine Action please!
Intelligence on ‘extreme’ Maccabi fans with history of violence led to Villa Park ban
Exclusive: West Midlands police were told supporters randomly attacked Muslims in Amsterdam last year
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October 22, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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OK, UK Govt, now let this go: it's intelligence-based, not antisemitic. PS, can you also be as transparent re. the proscription of Palestine Action please!
OK, UK Govt, now let this go: it's intelligence-based, not antisemitic. PS, can you also be as transparent re. the proscription of Palestine Action please!
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1. On the balance of probability it's more likely than not that Andrew Windsor has done what is alleged. Given this fact, what is the chance that Elizabeth Windsor wasn't aware of this when she funded the settlement with Virginia Guiffre?
1. On the balance of probability it's more likely than not that Andrew Windsor has done what is alleged. Given this fact, what is the chance that Elizabeth Windsor wasn't aware of this when she funded the settlement with Virginia Guiffre?
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with king’
In statement released by Buckingham Palace, Andrew says he will give up titles and honours
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October 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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1. On the balance of probability it's more likely than not that Andrew Windsor has done what is alleged. Given this fact, what is the chance that Elizabeth Windsor wasn't aware of this when she funded the settlement with Virginia Guiffre?
1. On the balance of probability it's more likely than not that Andrew Windsor has done what is alleged. Given this fact, what is the chance that Elizabeth Windsor wasn't aware of this when she funded the settlement with Virginia Guiffre?
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1. How is it that we arrive at a situation where the govt is looking to override an independent safety assessment by WM Police - supported by data from European forces - and Birmingham City Council? It's target is hooliganism and violence: how is it antisemitic?
1. How is it that we arrive at a situation where the govt is looking to override an independent safety assessment by WM Police - supported by data from European forces - and Birmingham City Council? It's target is hooliganism and violence: how is it antisemitic?
Ministers locked in talks over ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Aston Villa tie
No 10 says discussions happening ‘at pace’ to resolve issue after decision by West Midlands police to issue ban
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October 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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1. How is it that we arrive at a situation where the govt is looking to override an independent safety assessment by WM Police - supported by data from European forces - and Birmingham City Council? It's target is hooliganism and violence: how is it antisemitic?
1. How is it that we arrive at a situation where the govt is looking to override an independent safety assessment by WM Police - supported by data from European forces - and Birmingham City Council? It's target is hooliganism and violence: how is it antisemitic?
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1. Dear people who shout at hotels and blame migrants for our problems, this is how the wealthy screw us over. Barrowman was the "ultimate beneficial owner of the company" and took £65,000,000 in profit while screwing the UK Govt during Covid!
1. Dear people who shout at hotels and blame migrants for our problems, this is how the wealthy screw us over. Barrowman was the "ultimate beneficial owner of the company" and took £65,000,000 in profit while screwing the UK Govt during Covid!
Will UK taxpayers get their £122m back from PPE Medpro?
The high court told the company linked to Michelle Mone to pay up over the supply of defective gowns, but there appears no clear route to reclaim the funds
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October 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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1. Dear people who shout at hotels and blame migrants for our problems, this is how the wealthy screw us over. Barrowman was the "ultimate beneficial owner of the company" and took £65,000,000 in profit while screwing the UK Govt during Covid!
1. Dear people who shout at hotels and blame migrants for our problems, this is how the wealthy screw us over. Barrowman was the "ultimate beneficial owner of the company" and took £65,000,000 in profit while screwing the UK Govt during Covid!
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I am ever so reminded of the child who doesn't win a prize at the school speech day, blaming it on biases, etc. If peace holds in Gaza maybe he'll get it next year...but I so hope not: he speaks and lives with such hate that it would only sully the Peace Prize.
I am ever so reminded of the child who doesn't win a prize at the school speech day, blaming it on biases, etc. If peace holds in Gaza maybe he'll get it next year...but I so hope not: he speaks and lives with such hate that it would only sully the Peace Prize.
White House slams Trump’s perceived Nobel peace prize snub as ‘politics over peace’
President has ‘heart of humanitarian’, spokesperson says after unsuccessful bid for prize amid Gaza ceasefire deal
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October 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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I am ever so reminded of the child who doesn't win a prize at the school speech day, blaming it on biases, etc. If peace holds in Gaza maybe he'll get it next year...but I so hope not: he speaks and lives with such hate that it would only sully the Peace Prize.
I am ever so reminded of the child who doesn't win a prize at the school speech day, blaming it on biases, etc. If peace holds in Gaza maybe he'll get it next year...but I so hope not: he speaks and lives with such hate that it would only sully the Peace Prize.
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Why should this already very wealthy and privileged family be exempted from so many of the laws of the UK? It's time this 'corruption by position' stopped...what blessed century are we in after all?
Why should this already very wealthy and privileged family be exempted from so many of the laws of the UK? It's time this 'corruption by position' stopped...what blessed century are we in after all?
Redirecting...
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October 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Why should this already very wealthy and privileged family be exempted from so many of the laws of the UK? It's time this 'corruption by position' stopped...what blessed century are we in after all?
Why should this already very wealthy and privileged family be exempted from so many of the laws of the UK? It's time this 'corruption by position' stopped...what blessed century are we in after all?
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What happened in Manchester last week was a tragedy but so is what's happening in Gaza, where the IDF is party to a genocide by the Israeli state. I don't like what Vylan said at Glastonbury but we need to protect free speech and protest!
What happened in Manchester last week was a tragedy but so is what's happening in Gaza, where the IDF is party to a genocide by the Israeli state. I don't like what Vylan said at Glastonbury but we need to protect free speech and protest!
MPs and Jewish leaders call for Bob Vylan’s Manchester gig to be cancelled
Letter says they are ‘deeply concerned’ about Manchester Academy concert after last week’s synagogue attack
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October 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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What happened in Manchester last week was a tragedy but so is what's happening in Gaza, where the IDF is party to a genocide by the Israeli state. I don't like what Vylan said at Glastonbury but we need to protect free speech and protest!
What happened in Manchester last week was a tragedy but so is what's happening in Gaza, where the IDF is party to a genocide by the Israeli state. I don't like what Vylan said at Glastonbury but we need to protect free speech and protest!
There is no place for antisemitism and I absolutely abhor what happened in Manchester yesterday but the Chief Rabbi lost me with his reference to "unjustified demonisation of Israel": the Israeli state is engaged in what the UN has termed a genocide!
October 3, 2025 at 7:51 AM
There is no place for antisemitism and I absolutely abhor what happened in Manchester yesterday but the Chief Rabbi lost me with his reference to "unjustified demonisation of Israel": the Israeli state is engaged in what the UN has termed a genocide!
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There should be just one item on the 'change agenda', to abolish the monarchy and establish a democratically elected head of state in the UK.
There should be just one item on the 'change agenda', to abolish the monarchy and establish a democratically elected head of state in the UK.
Prince William describes agenda of ‘change for the good’ when king
William tells interviewer Eugene Levy of hopes to do work ‘my son is proud of’ as well as sparing him press intrusion
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October 3, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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There should be just one item on the 'change agenda', to abolish the monarchy and establish a democratically elected head of state in the UK.
There should be just one item on the 'change agenda', to abolish the monarchy and establish a democratically elected head of state in the UK.
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Unbelievable! The company shows it's totally incapable of balancing profit with its social and environmental responsibilities. Time to take Thames Water back into public ownership...long term!
Unbelievable! The company shows it's totally incapable of balancing profit with its social and environmental responsibilities. Time to take Thames Water back into public ownership...long term!
Thames Water creditors ask for up to 15 years’ leniency from river pollution rules
Lenders say a ‘full return to legal, regulatory and environmental compliance’ under new rescue plan would not be completed until at least 2035-2040
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October 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Unbelievable! The company shows it's totally incapable of balancing profit with its social and environmental responsibilities. Time to take Thames Water back into public ownership...long term!
Unbelievable! The company shows it's totally incapable of balancing profit with its social and environmental responsibilities. Time to take Thames Water back into public ownership...long term!