David Willis
@davidw290.bsky.social
Liverpool FC fan living in Kent in the UK, left leaning, worried about the apparent right turn the world is making and the lack of action on climate change
@mrjamesob.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk talking about taxing & means testing the state pension; I was fortunate to retire early at 55 after being made redundant & now live off a private pension that I took out of a local government scheme; the state pension will be a bonus in 4 years & not a necessity
November 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk talking about taxing & means testing the state pension; I was fortunate to retire early at 55 after being made redundant & now live off a private pension that I took out of a local government scheme; the state pension will be a bonus in 4 years & not a necessity
Love the ‘full Cinderella’ description by @mrjamesob of the trip round Windsor Castle Garden
September 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Love the ‘full Cinderella’ description by @mrjamesob of the trip round Windsor Castle Garden
@mrjamesob.bsky.social rocking the commentary of the orange baboon’s arrival in Windsor
September 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social rocking the commentary of the orange baboon’s arrival in Windsor
@mrjamesob.bsky.social I think it makes Keir Starmer and the Government look incompetent, these discussions should have been held before the policy was debated not after
June 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social I think it makes Keir Starmer and the Government look incompetent, these discussions should have been held before the policy was debated not after
@mrjamesob.bsky.social isn’t it about creating a situation where he can call some form of national emergency where he can grab more power to do more of his 2025 strategy with many Americans supporting it ?
June 9, 2025 at 9:19 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social isn’t it about creating a situation where he can call some form of national emergency where he can grab more power to do more of his 2025 strategy with many Americans supporting it ?
Interesting comparison following the recent caller on @mrjamesob.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk that historically Trump didn’t want to rent to black citizens in New York and now wouldn’t want Palestinian citizens of Gaza to live in buildings he wants to build in Gaza
April 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Interesting comparison following the recent caller on @mrjamesob.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk that historically Trump didn’t want to rent to black citizens in New York and now wouldn’t want Palestinian citizens of Gaza to live in buildings he wants to build in Gaza
@mrjamesob.bsky.social would it be possible to promote a ‘day off Amazon’ in the UK to see what impact that could have?
April 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social would it be possible to promote a ‘day off Amazon’ in the UK to see what impact that could have?
Is @natashaclark.bsky.social very subtly humouring @mrjamesob.bsky.social in the pre PMQ review today
March 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Is @natashaclark.bsky.social very subtly humouring @mrjamesob.bsky.social in the pre PMQ review today
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'We have to lead from the front, otherwise we'll move at the speed of the most reluctant'
Keir Starmer told MPs Britain will take a 'leading position' on Ukraine, assembling a 'coalition of the willing' after his meeting with European leaders on Sunday 👏
Keir Starmer told MPs Britain will take a 'leading position' on Ukraine, assembling a 'coalition of the willing' after his meeting with European leaders on Sunday 👏
March 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
'We have to lead from the front, otherwise we'll move at the speed of the most reluctant'
Keir Starmer told MPs Britain will take a 'leading position' on Ukraine, assembling a 'coalition of the willing' after his meeting with European leaders on Sunday 👏
Keir Starmer told MPs Britain will take a 'leading position' on Ukraine, assembling a 'coalition of the willing' after his meeting with European leaders on Sunday 👏
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“We can traffick with Trump only with extreme caution while prioritising unity with our neighbours and the other old allies”
Trump has told us who he is. Time to believe him and rebuild our future with Europe.
Thoughtful analysis and warning from Max Hastings.
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Trump has told us who he is. Time to believe him and rebuild our future with Europe.
Thoughtful analysis and warning from Max Hastings.
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
March 3, 2025 at 8:04 AM
“We can traffick with Trump only with extreme caution while prioritising unity with our neighbours and the other old allies”
Trump has told us who he is. Time to believe him and rebuild our future with Europe.
Thoughtful analysis and warning from Max Hastings.
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Trump has told us who he is. Time to believe him and rebuild our future with Europe.
Thoughtful analysis and warning from Max Hastings.
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
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He is not just appeasing Putin, he is aligned with him. And every single client journalist, political shill & public/online cheerleader on both sides of the Atlantic is too. Against Zelensky. Against Ukraine. Against freedom. Against the most basic tenets of decency.
February 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
He is not just appeasing Putin, he is aligned with him. And every single client journalist, political shill & public/online cheerleader on both sides of the Atlantic is too. Against Zelensky. Against Ukraine. Against freedom. Against the most basic tenets of decency.
Listening to @mrjamesob.bsky.social this morning talking about bitcoin I’ve concluded that bitcoin is like snake oil without oil
January 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Listening to @mrjamesob.bsky.social this morning talking about bitcoin I’ve concluded that bitcoin is like snake oil without oil
Have I just heard @mrjamesob.bsky.social say that Farage has been greasing Boris Johnson’s passage 😳
January 16, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Have I just heard @mrjamesob.bsky.social say that Farage has been greasing Boris Johnson’s passage 😳
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Says a lot that about 90% of the traffic I’m seeing on X right now is absolutely convinced the British govt is about to embark on a mass programme of state murder of the elderly and vulnerable. What was until recently the town square of politics has become the preserve of the bad, mad and deranged.
November 30, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Says a lot that about 90% of the traffic I’m seeing on X right now is absolutely convinced the British govt is about to embark on a mass programme of state murder of the elderly and vulnerable. What was until recently the town square of politics has become the preserve of the bad, mad and deranged.
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Never mind “unbelievable”, her conduct was “unlawful”.
Again.
Again.
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has said it is "unbelievable" that the Labour government have decided to no longer contest a discrimination case brought by Belfast rap group Kneecap.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Kneecap: Kemi Badenoch blames 'cowardly' Labour for settlement
A funding award of £15,000 to the band was blocked by former Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch.
www.bbc.com
November 29, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Never mind “unbelievable”, her conduct was “unlawful”.
Again.
Again.
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There's public support for assisted dying so it may have happened sooner or later. But if it happens now I think Kim Leadbeater will be able to claim much personal credit. A less able, sympathetic and effective champion could easily have put off 30 or so wavering MPs. She'll have a place in history.
November 29, 2024 at 4:57 PM
There's public support for assisted dying so it may have happened sooner or later. But if it happens now I think Kim Leadbeater will be able to claim much personal credit. A less able, sympathetic and effective champion could easily have put off 30 or so wavering MPs. She'll have a place in history.
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TERMINALLY ILL ADULTS (END OF LIFE) BILL SECOND READING
AYES: 330
NOES: 275
Maj: 55
It passes- with a significant majority. Huge but somber moment in the chamber, the first time the Commons has voted for assisted dying. But there’s a long parliamentary passage to go.
AYES: 330
NOES: 275
Maj: 55
It passes- with a significant majority. Huge but somber moment in the chamber, the first time the Commons has voted for assisted dying. But there’s a long parliamentary passage to go.
November 29, 2024 at 2:23 PM
TERMINALLY ILL ADULTS (END OF LIFE) BILL SECOND READING
AYES: 330
NOES: 275
Maj: 55
It passes- with a significant majority. Huge but somber moment in the chamber, the first time the Commons has voted for assisted dying. But there’s a long parliamentary passage to go.
AYES: 330
NOES: 275
Maj: 55
It passes- with a significant majority. Huge but somber moment in the chamber, the first time the Commons has voted for assisted dying. But there’s a long parliamentary passage to go.
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As Nigel Farage tells Ukraine to give up all hopes of resisting Russia's illegal invasion, here's a reminder of where his real loyalties lie
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
Nigel Farage's Admiration for Putin and 'Concern' for Russian Oligarchs Exposes His Fake Patriotism
The truth is Farage has only shown loyalty to one country in recent years, and it isn't Britain.
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 4:56 PM
As Nigel Farage tells Ukraine to give up all hopes of resisting Russia's illegal invasion, here's a reminder of where his real loyalties lie
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
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Controversial opinion: if you starve innocent civilians, you should face the consequences. www.ft.com/content/0b62...
November 21, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Controversial opinion: if you starve innocent civilians, you should face the consequences. www.ft.com/content/0b62...
Has ‘Colin from Portsmouth’ taken over @mrjamesob.bsky.social
November 21, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Has ‘Colin from Portsmouth’ taken over @mrjamesob.bsky.social
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The prime minister insists the "vast majority of farmers" will not be affected by changes to inheritance tax.
Sky’s Paul Kelso breaks down the figures ahead of today's farmers protest. Very interesting analysis
Sky’s Paul Kelso breaks down the figures ahead of today's farmers protest. Very interesting analysis
November 19, 2024 at 10:16 AM
The prime minister insists the "vast majority of farmers" will not be affected by changes to inheritance tax.
Sky’s Paul Kelso breaks down the figures ahead of today's farmers protest. Very interesting analysis
Sky’s Paul Kelso breaks down the figures ahead of today's farmers protest. Very interesting analysis
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Jeremy Clarkson is turning up to the protest tomorrow.
A reminder that he bought his 312-acre farm in 2012 for £4.25million in HIS OWN WORDS so that he:
*would not be required pay death duties on the land*
A reminder that he bought his 312-acre farm in 2012 for £4.25million in HIS OWN WORDS so that he:
*would not be required pay death duties on the land*
November 18, 2024 at 11:01 PM
Jeremy Clarkson is turning up to the protest tomorrow.
A reminder that he bought his 312-acre farm in 2012 for £4.25million in HIS OWN WORDS so that he:
*would not be required pay death duties on the land*
A reminder that he bought his 312-acre farm in 2012 for £4.25million in HIS OWN WORDS so that he:
*would not be required pay death duties on the land*
Geezer on @mrjamesob.bsky.social having a lovely time soiling himself about farmers inheritance tax
November 19, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Geezer on @mrjamesob.bsky.social having a lovely time soiling himself about farmers inheritance tax
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If any farmer the inheritance tax is going to affect passes his or her farm to his or her children and lives for seven years after that, there's no inheritance tax to pay. Calling it tractor tax is disingenuous. It's inheritance tax. And only the wealthiest have to pay it.
Man who told The Times in 2021 that he’d only bought his £4.25m farm to avoid paying inheritance tax to lead protest against inheritance tax 😂🤣😂 www.thesun.co.uk/news/3179317...
Clarkson defies docs to lead 20,000 farmers protesting against 'tractor tax'
JEREMY Clarkson will defy health fears to join up to 20,000 farmers protesting in Westminster over the hated “tractor tax”. The Clarkson’s Farm star, 64 — recovering after a life-saving heart op — …
www.thesun.co.uk
November 19, 2024 at 10:10 AM
If any farmer the inheritance tax is going to affect passes his or her farm to his or her children and lives for seven years after that, there's no inheritance tax to pay. Calling it tractor tax is disingenuous. It's inheritance tax. And only the wealthiest have to pay it.
If the supermarket sector is saying the last budget will cost them £7B, what were the profits from the sector last year? The state should not subsidise the wages of workers in profitable business unless there are severe issues, like the recent pandemic
November 19, 2024 at 10:35 AM
If the supermarket sector is saying the last budget will cost them £7B, what were the profits from the sector last year? The state should not subsidise the wages of workers in profitable business unless there are severe issues, like the recent pandemic