Iain Wilson
@iwilson.bsky.social
Hastings, Sussex by the sea. THFC. Social Care. Art. History. Dogs. Cricket and stuff.
This is why there is absolutely no need for the USA to invade and take over their ally, Greenland. Want to re-open your military bases? No problem. Apply for a licence to access vital minerals? No problem.
DANISH PARLIAMENT MEMBER: “🇺🇸 had 30 bases on Greenland, why did you leave? You can resume that tomorrow without attacking a NATO ally… the rationale lacks factual foundation and doesn’t stand any logic testing.”
(Unless the point is to hurt us and end NATO, a Putin/Xi goal)
(Unless the point is to hurt us and end NATO, a Putin/Xi goal)
January 7, 2026 at 6:47 PM
This is why there is absolutely no need for the USA to invade and take over their ally, Greenland. Want to re-open your military bases? No problem. Apply for a licence to access vital minerals? No problem.
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Populists attack London because it is ‘progressive and successful’, says Sadiq Khan
www.ft.com/content/2e88...
www.ft.com/content/2e88...
Populists attack London because it is ‘progressive and successful’, says Sadiq Khan
Rightwing attacks on one of the world’s most visited cities at odds with reality, says mayor
www.ft.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Populists attack London because it is ‘progressive and successful’, says Sadiq Khan
www.ft.com/content/2e88...
www.ft.com/content/2e88...
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This is literally what the Telegraph campaigned for.
December 27, 2025 at 9:42 AM
This is literally what the Telegraph campaigned for.
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This is obscene. Why can't other politicians say that?
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This is obscene. Why can't other politicians say that?
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
Loving these from the national treasure that is Susie Dent.
Which words have given you happiness this year? I’d love to hear them.
(And if you fancy some distraction over the holidays, do give my word game Two Words a try.
twowords2.page.link/play)
(And if you fancy some distraction over the holidays, do give my word game Two Words a try.
twowords2.page.link/play)
December 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Loving these from the national treasure that is Susie Dent.
Beach huts with a moody sky.
December 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Beach huts with a moody sky.
Beach huts with a moody sky.
December 13, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Beach huts with a moody sky.
The World Cup draw is utter bollocks. Why would FIFA create a 'Peace Prize' and then give it to fucking Donald Trump?
It has nothing to do with football and it's just outrageous arse-licking.
Just do the bloody draw!!
It has nothing to do with football and it's just outrageous arse-licking.
Just do the bloody draw!!
December 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The World Cup draw is utter bollocks. Why would FIFA create a 'Peace Prize' and then give it to fucking Donald Trump?
It has nothing to do with football and it's just outrageous arse-licking.
Just do the bloody draw!!
It has nothing to do with football and it's just outrageous arse-licking.
Just do the bloody draw!!
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Wot he said.
I’m just going to say it…
It’s pretty damn validating to hear Barack Obama say the same things we’ve been shouting for months, and longer.
It’s pretty damn validating to hear Barack Obama say the same things we’ve been shouting for months, and longer.
November 1, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Wot he said.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Best piece of news for a long time.
Here I am in 2020 in the flimsiest, most pitful PPE - like so many other NHS staff, some of whom died from the Covid they caught in their hospitals.
Tory peer Michelle Mone - who today lost her legal case & must repay the govt £122m - dares to claim she’s been ‘scapegoated’.
What, Michelle? 🧵
Tory peer Michelle Mone - who today lost her legal case & must repay the govt £122m - dares to claim she’s been ‘scapegoated’.
What, Michelle? 🧵
October 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Best piece of news for a long time.
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UK subsidises energy prices in other countries.
Investors, state entities from Canada, France, Germany, Spain, Israel, Italy, Korea, Norway, UAE & the US own most of UK energy sector.
£514bn operating profit since 2020.
Profits/Dividends go abroad.
Britons pay the price of privatisation dogma.
Investors, state entities from Canada, France, Germany, Spain, Israel, Italy, Korea, Norway, UAE & the US own most of UK energy sector.
£514bn operating profit since 2020.
Profits/Dividends go abroad.
Britons pay the price of privatisation dogma.
If the government wants economic growth it must bring essential industries into public ownership
Successive governments clobber households and small businesses by hiking interest rates to manage inflation, but don’t inconvenience corporations.
leftfootforward.org
October 1, 2025 at 8:06 AM
UK subsidises energy prices in other countries.
Investors, state entities from Canada, France, Germany, Spain, Israel, Italy, Korea, Norway, UAE & the US own most of UK energy sector.
£514bn operating profit since 2020.
Profits/Dividends go abroad.
Britons pay the price of privatisation dogma.
Investors, state entities from Canada, France, Germany, Spain, Israel, Italy, Korea, Norway, UAE & the US own most of UK energy sector.
£514bn operating profit since 2020.
Profits/Dividends go abroad.
Britons pay the price of privatisation dogma.
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This is very good. Very well pitched and sensibly placed.
PM Keir Starmer's commentary on patriotism vs racism and populism can be read here
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3678572...
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3678572...
September 21, 2025 at 10:31 AM
This is very good. Very well pitched and sensibly placed.
And it all started with that nice Margaret Thatcher lady and her cronies........
UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of privatised water, rail, bus, energy and mail services, mostly foreign owned.
Investment neglected. Regulators useless.
Often little/no competition, captive customers fleeced,, more pushed into poverty.
Privatisation is one of the biggest scams.
Investment neglected. Regulators useless.
Often little/no competition, captive customers fleeced,, more pushed into poverty.
Privatisation is one of the biggest scams.
UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation
Analysis reveals ‘privatisation premium’ of £250 per household per year paid to owners of water, rail, bus, energy and mail services since 2010
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
And it all started with that nice Margaret Thatcher lady and her cronies........
Wot he said.
August 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Wot he said.
What a brilliant defensive display. It wasn't pretty, but commitment and determination was immense! COYS!
May 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
What a brilliant defensive display. It wasn't pretty, but commitment and determination was immense! COYS!
Lovely walk at Church-in-the-Wood today. Lots of dappled light and the wood and churchyard are still carpeted with wild garlic.
May 8, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Lovely walk at Church-in-the-Wood today. Lots of dappled light and the wood and churchyard are still carpeted with wild garlic.
I'm so fed up reading, hearing, watching god awful stuff about Gaza, Trump, Reform and all manner of shit. So here some Egyptian Geese and their babies at Alexandra Park in Hastings.
May 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I'm so fed up reading, hearing, watching god awful stuff about Gaza, Trump, Reform and all manner of shit. So here some Egyptian Geese and their babies at Alexandra Park in Hastings.
The Wee Beastie playing with her new toy and......er.....relaxing.
May 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The Wee Beastie playing with her new toy and......er.....relaxing.
Tulips galore and many other beautiful flowers at the best small gardens you will ever visit, Great Dixter in Northiam.
April 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Tulips galore and many other beautiful flowers at the best small gardens you will ever visit, Great Dixter in Northiam.
Cherry blossom looking fabulous near Northiam, East Sussex, England.
April 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Cherry blossom looking fabulous near Northiam, East Sussex, England.
Beach huts and stuff.
April 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Beach huts and stuff.
I've just mowed the lawn which obviously means it's officially the first day of Summer. It probably also guarantees that it will rain for the next two months 🙄
March 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I've just mowed the lawn which obviously means it's officially the first day of Summer. It probably also guarantees that it will rain for the next two months 🙄