Peter Walton

[Peter Walton @caveradossi]

@BBCr4today I listen to Today because I expect some adult balance in news coverage. Your piece on the Reeves story this morning was cheap tabloidesque. It’s plain the offence was minor and not intended; and failure to recall an e-mail 18 months ago doesn’t amount to a cover up.

[Peter Walton @caveradossi]

@BBCr4today @BBCNews @SkyNews I’d normally always put cock-up before conspiracy, but am I alone in thinking that the “accidental” release of Hadush Kebatu is highly convenient for those seeking to weaponise immigration and turn the heat up on the Government?

[Peter Walton @caveradossi]

@footballontnt Darren Fletcher spoils every match by over commentating, droning on with boring statistics and, now, whingeing about VAR. VAR is part of the game, refs don’t get everything right and checks take time, much as we all wish it is minimsed.

[Peter Walton @caveradossi]

Funny that - Boris Johnson did it all the time. PMQs are a farce. Knock about rubbish with supporters baying in the background. They diminish politics and certainly have nothing to do with accountability.

[James Cleverly🇬🇧 @JamesCleverly]

Unacceptable behaviour from Kier Starmer at #PMQs

After failing to answer any of Kemi’s questions he basically said to Sarah Pochin that he didn’t like her question, so “wasn’t going to engage with it”.

Refusing to answers MP’s questions isn’t an option as a government minister

[Peter Walton @caveradossi]

I look to @BBCr4today for impartial news commentary. But @bbcnickrobinson wanted only to persuade us that fishing was being sacrificed to the EU. All trade deals involve compromise. Many of us want to hear about the business & travel benefits of the deal, not a Brexit re-run.

[Peter Walton @caveradossi]

Only, of course, it was unexpected, at least as far as most economic commentators were concerned - and they know far more about this than you or Jenrick.

[Kevin Edger @KEdge23]

Robert Jenrick is a great communicator and he is spot on here.

The UK economy shrinking is not unexpected. Labour’s disastrous budget and catastrophic decisions are to blame. Their huge tax increases are doing immense damage to Britain.

[Peter Walton @caveradossi]

No-one wants a war with Russia, least of all Europe’s leaders. But there is a thing called principle - why should Putin be rewarded for invading a sovereign country and killing tens of thousands with no justification. If he invaded the US, would Trump give up US land?

[Wall Street Mav @WallStreetMav]

Why is it that President Trump is the only leader in the west that seems to want to avoid a direct war with Russia?

Why do 90% of the leaders of Europe want war with Russia so badly?

They keep trying to block Trump from negotiating a ceasefire with Russia/Ukraine. Why?

[Peter Walton @caveradossi]

Once upon a time, the US saw it was in it’s interests to use it’s power to support allies who share the ideals of western democracy against the threats posed by totalitarian dictators wielding huge power. Yes, allies should pay more for defence, but the basic rationale remains.

[Tymofiy Mylovanov @Mylovanov]

Trump continues to surprise and disrupt:

Russia and Ukraine have no option but to sign a deal. I’m not deporting Ukrainians, and we won’t defend NATO allies that don’t pay their fair share. And why should Americans be expected to protect Japan? 0/

[Peter Walton @caveradossi]

If you’re not behind Zelensky, you’re for Putin. That says it all.

[Dan Wootton @danwootton]

Slippery Starmer claims the entire country is behind the corrupt Ukrainian government and its President Zelensky.
Well he doesn't speak for me.
The Labour PM is an evil lying technocrat controlled by globalist forces and I don't trust his warmongering motivation one bit.

[Peter Walton @caveradossi]

Sorry, but how the f*** does someone as inconsequential as you know who Vance was referring to? Only the UK and France publicly offered to put boots on the ground so it’s a fair bet he was referring to them - insultingly.

[Dan Wootton @danwootton]

JD Vance was not referring to the UK and France.
Why are Conservative MPs so desperate to attack the Trump administration?
Insanity.

[Peter Walton @caveradossi]

Because only Britain and France have so far said they’re willing to put boots on the ground. Stop trying to defend this odious, bullying Vice President.

[Peter Walton @caveradossi]

Could someone at @footballontnt please tell Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist to shut up, just for a minute or two. They ruin matches with their constant prattle.

[Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron]

There is an aggressor: Russia.

There is a victim: Ukraine.

We were right to help Ukraine and sanction Russia three years ago—and to keep doing so.

By “we,” I mean the Americans, the Europeans, the Canadians, the Japanese, and many others.

Thank you to all who have helped and continue to do so. And respect to those who have been fighting since the beginning—because they are fighting for their dignity, their independence, their children, and the security of Europe.

[Peter Walton @caveradossi]

Not good enough, Starmer - you need to stand up to Trump, now, or you’re lost.

[Pippa Crerar @PippaCrerar]

Almost 20 European leaders, incl Emmanuel Marcon & Friedrich Merz, plus VDL, have posted in support of @ZelenskyyUa after White House showdown.

Notably, Keir Starmer has not. No 10 is referring reporters to PM’s comments this week on a just & lasting peace, with Ukraine at heart of talks.

Starmer has previously said he doesn’t think UK has to pick sides between US & Europe, and insiders say he believes he can act as a bridge.

Although it’s difficult, they think it’s important Europe still has Trump’s ear, and that UK can play a role taking heat out of situation. But very risky.

[Peter Walton @caveradossi]

Now our PM, who did brilliantly with Trump, has a moral judgement to make. No decent, moral person could condone the treatment of Zelensky by Trump and Vance. Pure bullying, shameful to the US. Starmer must call it out, at whatever cost. Honour matters more than a trade treaty.

[Sky News @SkyNews]

"I don't know if we can ever do business with Zelenskyy again."

United States Senator Lindsey Graham called the meeting between the US president and his Ukrainian counterpart "a complete and utter disaster".

https://t.co/y4AbwWNXQt

📺 Sky 501, Freeview 233 and YouTube

[Peter Walton @caveradossi]

Anyone with a sense of patriotism and responsibility. He’s a stupid, bitter old fool.

[Suzanne Evans @SuzanneEvans1]

"I will empty my pension quickly... I will leave nothing for these idiots to take. I am closing down my business as I no longer see the point of continuing. Eventually, I will have no money left and will claim all the benefits I can". Who can blame him? https://t.co/5TLDiHSkyW

[Peter Walton @caveradossi]

Isn’t it about time the media grilled Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson about their mate Donald Trump’s nonsensical claims about Ukraine? My sense is that the UK public is (rightly) appalled by Trump’s gutless sell out of Zelensky and his appeasement of the dictator Putin.

[Peter Walton @caveradossi]

I’m despairing of @BBCr4today. Anyone with half a brain can recognise the deep diplomatic tension between the UK and US over Zelensky. Yet Lisa Nandy was not just asked about it but persistently pressed to condemn Trump - all for the sake of a cheap headline. Shame, BBC, shame.

[Peter Walton @caveradossi]

So @ChrisMasonBBC thinks his job is to do an assassination job on Rachel Reeves CV, pompously claiming it matters because her time at the BoE is what justifies her being Chancellor. This is pathetic stuff worthy of the Daily Mail. It should be beneath @BBCNews .

[Peter Walton @caveradossi]

But only because the referee decided not to give a give a clear foul 30 seconds earlier against Bowen. As a result the official has likely decided the result. So much crap officiating nowadays and VAR not used to best effect.

[Premier League @premierleague]

🔵 @ChelseaFC are back on level terms!

Pedro Neto scores just 12 minutes after coming on as a substitute for the Blues 👊

#CHEWHU