Tim Watkins
@timw03.bsky.social
Pre brexit Ski Instructor, Pie eater and flogger. Beaver protection league. Foodie. 2&4 wheels
#FBPE #JohnsonOut
#FBPE #JohnsonOut
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The Washington Post has published a scathing attack on the NHS, essentially claiming that socialised medicine doesn’t work. Dreadful. The reason the NHS isn’t working well is that politicians are turning the NHS into a cash cow for private companies 🚨
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Socialized medicine can’t survive the winter
The British government is begging sick people to stay away from hospitals during the holidays.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 28, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The Washington Post has published a scathing attack on the NHS, essentially claiming that socialised medicine doesn’t work. Dreadful. The reason the NHS isn’t working well is that politicians are turning the NHS into a cash cow for private companies 🚨
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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The headline here should say:
"Number of private schools increases by 35 - showing fears of an exodus to be unfounded".
(The increase is mentioned way down the article.)
www.thetimes.com/article/19ef...
"Number of private schools increases by 35 - showing fears of an exodus to be unfounded".
(The increase is mentioned way down the article.)
www.thetimes.com/article/19ef...
More than fifty private schools shut since Labour put VAT on fees
Department for Education defends ending tax breaks for independent institutions, after parents lost a legal battle at the High Court this year — view map
www.thetimes.com
August 4, 2025 at 7:22 AM
The headline here should say:
"Number of private schools increases by 35 - showing fears of an exodus to be unfounded".
(The increase is mentioned way down the article.)
www.thetimes.com/article/19ef...
"Number of private schools increases by 35 - showing fears of an exodus to be unfounded".
(The increase is mentioned way down the article.)
www.thetimes.com/article/19ef...
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Birds of a feather…..
This mother fuc*er is part of a huge flock.
This mother fuc*er is part of a huge flock.
August 4, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Birds of a feather…..
This mother fuc*er is part of a huge flock.
This mother fuc*er is part of a huge flock.
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GB News commentator falsely claims Ukraine war "was all down to NATO" - & wrongly implies there was previously a "signing" by NATO of an agreement not to admit new members "further east". Another suggests Zelensky "wanted more fighting".
If you advertise on GB News this is what you're enabling.
If you advertise on GB News this is what you're enabling.
March 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
GB News commentator falsely claims Ukraine war "was all down to NATO" - & wrongly implies there was previously a "signing" by NATO of an agreement not to admit new members "further east". Another suggests Zelensky "wanted more fighting".
If you advertise on GB News this is what you're enabling.
If you advertise on GB News this is what you're enabling.
Ashamed of the USA!!!
March 1, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Ashamed of the USA!!!
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“In a continent losing the security we relied on all our lives, trade disputes become trivial, Brexit an irrelevance. Merz is calling for Europe to come together in foreign, trade & security policy. Starmer ought to seize the chance and abandon fears of Brexiters”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Starmer has the backing of Britons to stand up to Trumpism. At the White House, he should do so | Polly Toynbee
The PM will not and should not pick a fight with the president. But it is his duty to go there upholding British and European values, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
February 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM
“In a continent losing the security we relied on all our lives, trade disputes become trivial, Brexit an irrelevance. Merz is calling for Europe to come together in foreign, trade & security policy. Starmer ought to seize the chance and abandon fears of Brexiters”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Decent Americans: How does it make you feel to find your country voting with Russia, Iran, North Korea and Belarus? You now find yourselves on the wrong side of the Iron Curtain.
It took less than a month.
It took less than a month.
February 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Decent Americans: How does it make you feel to find your country voting with Russia, Iran, North Korea and Belarus? You now find yourselves on the wrong side of the Iron Curtain.
It took less than a month.
It took less than a month.
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I know people want to see those responsible punished, but I'm not sure fining the health authority is thd answer. The only ones that suffer ultimately are the users of that health authority.
Instant dismissal sounds like a far better response & a forfeiture of pension
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Instant dismissal sounds like a far better response & a forfeiture of pension
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Nottingham NHS trust fined £1.6m over failings in baby deaths
Adele O'Sullivan, Kahlani Rawson and Quinn Parker died shortly after they were born in 2021.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I know people want to see those responsible punished, but I'm not sure fining the health authority is thd answer. The only ones that suffer ultimately are the users of that health authority.
Instant dismissal sounds like a far better response & a forfeiture of pension
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Instant dismissal sounds like a far better response & a forfeiture of pension
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn't become a king. The palace turns into a circus. - Turkish Proverb
February 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn't become a king. The palace turns into a circus. - Turkish Proverb
Taken from the BBC, does anyone else find this just a little bit rich coming from the Tory Leader?
January 11, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Taken from the BBC, does anyone else find this just a little bit rich coming from the Tory Leader?
Liz Truss crashed the economy and still can't see it.
Liz Truss crashed the economy. And I'm happy to accept service of proceedings at Good Law Project's registered address.
January 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Liz Truss crashed the economy and still can't see it.
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Well, except for the great sodding boulder that is membership of the single market. But no stone other than that one.
Statement goes on: "UK debt is the second lowest in the G7 and only the OBR’s forecast can accurately predict how much headroom the government has - anything else is pure speculation"...and says Reeves is going to leave "no stone unturned in her determination to deliver economic growth".
January 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Well, except for the great sodding boulder that is membership of the single market. But no stone other than that one.
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If this was the only reason for reversing Brexit, it would be enough.
January 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
If this was the only reason for reversing Brexit, it would be enough.
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One issue with X which I’m surprised doesn’t attract more scrutiny and scepticism when users read posts, is that blue tick accounts can be monetised. There is a financial incentive to post the most inflammatory views possible. I’m not convinced people even believe what they write anymore.
January 4, 2025 at 9:09 AM
One issue with X which I’m surprised doesn’t attract more scrutiny and scepticism when users read posts, is that blue tick accounts can be monetised. There is a financial incentive to post the most inflammatory views possible. I’m not convinced people even believe what they write anymore.
Happy New Year one and all
December 31, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Happy New Year one and all
One of the greats, a narrator of my musical life from the age of 12
RIP Johnnie
BBC News - Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker dies at the age of 79
www.bbc.com/news/article...
RIP Johnnie
BBC News - Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker dies at the age of 79
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Johnnie Walker: Former BBC Radio 2 DJ dies at the age of 79
The presenter retired in October due to ill-health having worked as a DJ for 58 years.
www.bbc.com
December 31, 2024 at 4:15 PM
One of the greats, a narrator of my musical life from the age of 12
RIP Johnnie
BBC News - Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker dies at the age of 79
www.bbc.com/news/article...
RIP Johnnie
BBC News - Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker dies at the age of 79
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Happy Christmas Blue Sky-ers
December 26, 2024 at 7:36 AM
Happy Christmas Blue Sky-ers
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I seem to have upset the
Nigel_Farage
fan club - so let me be clear.
This man sows hate, lies and division.
He is a grifter and a conman.
He does not represent the vast majority of Britons.
RT if you agree
P.s. multiculturalism is great.
Nigel_Farage
fan club - so let me be clear.
This man sows hate, lies and division.
He is a grifter and a conman.
He does not represent the vast majority of Britons.
RT if you agree
P.s. multiculturalism is great.
December 23, 2024 at 6:28 PM
I seem to have upset the
Nigel_Farage
fan club - so let me be clear.
This man sows hate, lies and division.
He is a grifter and a conman.
He does not represent the vast majority of Britons.
RT if you agree
P.s. multiculturalism is great.
Nigel_Farage
fan club - so let me be clear.
This man sows hate, lies and division.
He is a grifter and a conman.
He does not represent the vast majority of Britons.
RT if you agree
P.s. multiculturalism is great.
I guess that's what you'd call a perfect placement then!
BBC News - Trump campaign adviser calls incoming UK ambassador to US a 'moron'
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - Trump campaign adviser calls incoming UK ambassador to US a 'moron'
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump campaign adviser calls Lord Mandelson 'an absolute moron'
Lord Peter Mandelson will be the UK's next ambassador to the US, an appointment he describes as "a great honour".
www.bbc.com
December 23, 2024 at 1:41 PM
I guess that's what you'd call a perfect placement then!
BBC News - Trump campaign adviser calls incoming UK ambassador to US a 'moron'
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - Trump campaign adviser calls incoming UK ambassador to US a 'moron'
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Portugal, Bulgaria, Serbia, Germany, Italy and Albania could be about to receive an influx of frugal Brits this Christmas…
Here's @matthew-wright.bsky.social with the weirdest money saving tip you'll hear for a while.
Here's @matthew-wright.bsky.social with the weirdest money saving tip you'll hear for a while.
December 8, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Portugal, Bulgaria, Serbia, Germany, Italy and Albania could be about to receive an influx of frugal Brits this Christmas…
Here's @matthew-wright.bsky.social with the weirdest money saving tip you'll hear for a while.
Here's @matthew-wright.bsky.social with the weirdest money saving tip you'll hear for a while.