Conor Wilson
@conorwilson2.bsky.social
Former army captain turned journalist at the Daily Express.
Prone to talking about Leeds Utd on occasion.
Prone to talking about Leeds Utd on occasion.
@alcarns.bsky.social believes that the army would be “worn down” in 6 months in the event of war.
I’d argue in its current state, that timeframe is wildly optimistic
I’d argue in its current state, that timeframe is wildly optimistic
Labour says Army would be worn out in 6 months of war - the reality is worse | Politics | News | Express.co.uk
Veterans' Minister Al Carns claimed this week that the Army would be wiped out in six months of war based on Russian casualty rates but the truth is much worse.
www.express.co.uk
December 6, 2024 at 3:53 PM
@alcarns.bsky.social believes that the army would be “worn down” in 6 months in the event of war.
I’d argue in its current state, that timeframe is wildly optimistic
I’d argue in its current state, that timeframe is wildly optimistic
A few points on the nuance of this claim which are getting less focus 🧵
British army could be wiped out within six months of Ukraine-scale war, minister warns
British army could be wiped out within six months of Ukraine-scale war, minister warns
Alistair Carns says a casualty rate similar to Russia’s invasion could lead to the army being ‘expended’ within six to 12 months
The British army would be wiped out in as little as six months if it was forced to fight a war on the scale of the Ukraine…
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2024 at 6:54 PM
A few points on the nuance of this claim which are getting less focus 🧵
Great afternoon with @oliverhalls.bsky.social @thenewsagents.com @emilymaitlis.bsky.social @jonsopel1.bsky.social @lewisgoodall.com
December 1, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Yesterday another high-profile Tory defected to Reform.
Could there be others waiting to jump ship?
Could there be others waiting to jump ship?
The three Tories that Reform might target after latest bombshell defection
Dame Andrea Jenkyns' belief that she would have retained her seat had she defected to Reform earlier could be the catalyst for others to do the same.
www.express.co.uk
November 29, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Yesterday another high-profile Tory defected to Reform.
Could there be others waiting to jump ship?
Could there be others waiting to jump ship?
On defence cuts, the question is not whether it is the correct decision, but why announce them now?
Keir Starmer's £500m decision as timely as Easter eggs for Christmas dinner
Defence Secretary John Healey's announcement that a range of military kits will be axed comes as a strategic review into defence is ongoing.
www.express.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM
On defence cuts, the question is not whether it is the correct decision, but why announce them now?
Excellent summary. The type of politician Labour are desperately in need of now
John Prescott was a politician both behind and ahead of his time. Considered too bluff and old Labour to reach to the very top in the 90s, today his authenticity and class credentials would have been perfect to fight Farage and populism. Labour needs more like him.
November 21, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Excellent summary. The type of politician Labour are desperately in need of now
Are farmers and climate protesters treated differently?
Following the farmers’ protest yesterday, I thought it might be worth rereleasing a piece from earlier this year.
Following the farmers’ protest yesterday, I thought it might be worth rereleasing a piece from earlier this year.
Just Stop Oil protesters more likely to be charged than far-right
Just Stop Oil activists are more likely to be charged following arrest, a Metropolitan Police Freedom of Information request has revealed.
www.swlondoner.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Are farmers and climate protesters treated differently?
Following the farmers’ protest yesterday, I thought it might be worth rereleasing a piece from earlier this year.
Following the farmers’ protest yesterday, I thought it might be worth rereleasing a piece from earlier this year.
But Ukraine using missiles the other way is an “escalation”.
1000 days of the illegal full Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Another child has been killed by a Russian drone in the town of Hlukhiv. 12 killed overall.
The strike on Monday reportedly hit a dormitory of an educational facility.
Another child has been killed by a Russian drone in the town of Hlukhiv. 12 killed overall.
The strike on Monday reportedly hit a dormitory of an educational facility.
November 20, 2024 at 8:48 AM
But Ukraine using missiles the other way is an “escalation”.
Hi, I finally made the move over!
My name is Conor, a former Army captain and politics and defence journalist. Looking forward to connecting with people without bots and abuse! 😂
A flavour of the kind of things I write/post about…
My name is Conor, a former Army captain and politics and defence journalist. Looking forward to connecting with people without bots and abuse! 😂
A flavour of the kind of things I write/post about…
November 19, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Hi, I finally made the move over!
My name is Conor, a former Army captain and politics and defence journalist. Looking forward to connecting with people without bots and abuse! 😂
A flavour of the kind of things I write/post about…
My name is Conor, a former Army captain and politics and defence journalist. Looking forward to connecting with people without bots and abuse! 😂
A flavour of the kind of things I write/post about…
I love this from @vicderbyshire.bsky.social . Not easy to ask those questions in that environment but does it brilliantly
“So it’s not about you, it’s not about your farm and the fact you bought a farm to avoid inheritance tax?”
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social speaks to Jeremy Clarkson at the farmers’ protest in Westminster where thousands of farmers are protesting the government’s inheritance tax plans.
#Newsnight
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social speaks to Jeremy Clarkson at the farmers’ protest in Westminster where thousands of farmers are protesting the government’s inheritance tax plans.
#Newsnight
November 19, 2024 at 3:40 PM
I love this from @vicderbyshire.bsky.social . Not easy to ask those questions in that environment but does it brilliantly