Tim Aitken

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

Any UK politician who gave Trump the time of day should be ashamed right now.

[Paul Rees. ex Rucksack. @HannahIamthest1]

I wasn’t there, however this guy was:

"I’d like to put the record straight, because I was there.

People often forget how the Argentine troops were treated after the Falklands War. We treated their wounded, and many would not have survived without the medical care they received. They were fed, and their officers were even allowed to keep their sidearms for their own safety.

After facing each other in battle, that wasn’t easy, but it was the right thing to do.

They were fed, cared for, and many were transported home on Canberra. We also cleaned up the mess that had been left behind. There was no complaining—we just got on with the job.

Many of the Argentine troops were exhausted and relieved to be going home after experiencing the reality of war. They were defeated and demoralised, and many couldn’t even look you in the eye.

Many of those young soldiers were more afraid of their own officers and the military junta than they were of us. They had been sent into an impossible situation by leaders who would never share their hardships.

The Falklands’ climate and terrain are brutal, and the weather is unforgiving. I saw young men who were hungry, frightened, dirty, wet and cold, longing to be back with their families in Argentina. Many I spoke to, while sharing hot drinks and sweets, told me they never wanted to be there in the first place.

So before anyone starts abusing me, my family or my brothers-in-arms, remember this: we were there. We experienced the full cycle of war, and we also witnessed the immense relief of the Falkland Islanders when the invaders finally left.

To those in Argentina who still believe the stories told by defeated generals, I’d simply say this: many of us were there, and we know what happened. Don’t confuse propaganda with the reality witnessed by those who fought and those who surrendered.

The war is over. Britain won. History cannot be changed. It’s time to stop reliving old arguments and instead focus on building a better future for the people of Argentina rather than making repeated claims over the Falkland Islands.

As my grandmother used to say, “Children should be seen and not heard.” Sometimes it’s wiser to listen to those who were actually there.

War tests not only courage in battle, but also humanity in victory. I am proud that we showed both.

Feel free to share and comment “war is not a political football “ maybe you should try it sometime it’s not advisable

Lives broken families destroyed

Respect to those lost to war and those who are still fighting a war long ago."
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[Yorkshire Rose @YorksRose_84]

⚠️ Peter Lynch
Political Prisoner

Peters Inquest will finally take place

How did this Father and Grandfather die in prison?

@TRobinsonNewEra

[Tim Aitken @timaitken128]

@weeglesgapoet They have no shame.

[Tim Aitken @timaitken128]

@weeglesgapoet No all released without charge
https://t.co/O0VcG3XQLs

[Higgy @higgyboson]

Last week this utter bastard released a statement about 12 "terror suspects" being arrested for "anti-muslim" hate.

He declared that "lives had been saved" by the prompt actions of the security forces/police.

London Mayor, Sad Dick Khan, echoed @Keir_Starmer's sentiments.

In reality the arrested people were just flying a drone over a gathering of several thousand Muslims at an event organised by a group who have been outlawed in several Islamic states for their own links to terrorism.

No crime was committed. No crime was EVER going to be committed. There was absolutely no danger whatsoever to the attendees.

But these facts didn't stop Bastard Starmer from claiming a major terrorist plot had been foiled.

Subsequently all 12 of the "terrorists" have now been released uncharged.

There was NEVER a terror plot. Starmer knew this.

Has he issued an update? An apology?

Has he hell.

@Keir_Starmer is an utter bastard. Pass it on.

[Tim Aitken @timaitken128]

@weeglesgapoet Apparently they were flying a drone to see what was going on. The event is banned in lots of countries as it is classed as a hotbed of extremism.

[Burnside @BurnsideWasTosh]

Labour MPs beginning to get upset at Burnham's choice for Chancellor. Just a thought: why didnt you ask him what he was going to do before voting for him like a bunch of bovine brainless fuckwits?

[Andrew Neil @afneil]

ANDREW NEIL: Never has a PM come to power with such lack of legitimacy https://t.co/chqIm0d4zl

[Interesting things @awkwardgoogle]

Scottish athlete Josh Kerr breaks the 1-mile world record with a time of 3:42.66, the previous world record having stood for 27 years.

[👑 @Cairnlodge1]

"Twenty-two of his comrades never came home. He did. Yet for the rest of his life, Mark 'Splash' Aston carried their memory as faithfully as he had once carried a rifle beside them." 🕯️

For most soldiers, surviving a #war marks the end of the battle. For Mark #SplashAston, survival became the beginning of a lifelong responsibility—to remember those who never returned and to ensure their sacrifice would never be forgotten. Long before he became known as the co-author of #SAS: Sea King Down, he was simply a determined young man from Gloucestershire who dedicated almost four decades of his life to serving Britain. 🇬🇧

Joining the #GloucestershireRegiment as a teenager in the 1960s, Aston quickly established a reputation for professionalism, resilience and quiet determination. His ambition eventually led him to pass the demanding SAS Selection in 1978, joining Mountain Troop, #DSquadron, 22 SAS. It placed him among Britain's #elite #SpecialForces at a time when few could have imagined the conflict that lay just over the horizon.

When #Argentina 🇦🇷 invaded the #FalklandIslands 🇫🇰 in April 1982, "D Squadron" SAS found itself at the very forefront of Britain's response. Aston took part in some of the campaign's most significant Special Forces operations, including the hazardous landing on Fortuna Glacier, the liberation of South Georgia and the famous SAS raid on #PebbleIsland, where Argentine aircraft were destroyed in one of the war's most daring operations. These missions demanded endurance, discipline and absolute trust between comrades operating far behind enemy lines.

Then came the darkest chapter. On 19th May, 1982, the Sea King helicopter carrying Aston and fellow SAS soldiers crashed into the freezing South Atlantic. Twenty-two servicemen lost their lives in what remains the greatest single loss of life for the SAS since the Second World War. Aston was one of only nine survivors. Suffering severe injuries, including a suspected broken neck and hypothermia, he was evacuated for treatment. Yet, unwilling to leave his troop behind, he defied medical evacuation, escaped from the hospital ship and rejoined "D Squadron" to continue the campaign. That decision was not made for glory, but from an unbreakable sense of loyalty to the men beside whom he served.

His military career continued long after the Falklands. Aston later served as the SAS #RSM Regimental Sergeant Major at the Parachute School, 🦅 sharing decades of operational experience with new generations of soldiers. Over a remarkable 39 years in uniform, he became respected not only for his operational achievements but also for his calm leadership, uncompromising professionalism and commitment to those under his care.

For many years, he rarely spoke publicly about the war. Eventually, he chose to tell his story through SAS: "Sea King Down", not to celebrate himself, but to honour the men who never returned. Throughout interviews, Aston has consistently made clear that preserving their memory was his greatest motivation. His account serves as both an extraordinary record of Special Forces operations and a deeply personal tribute to fallen comrades whose names deserve to endure.

Today, Mark "Splash" Aston's legacy extends beyond the missions he undertook. It is found in the example he set—of quiet courage, unwavering loyalty and the belief that those who made the ultimate sacrifice should never fade from Britain's memory. His story reminds us that survival can carry its own burden, and that true leadership is often measured not by medals, but by the determination to ensure others are never forgotten. 🌹

🇬🇧 Their Story Lives On — Mark "Splash" Aston, 22 SAS (D Squadron). #FalklandsWar veteran whose service and lifelong commitment to remembering fallen comrades continue to inspire generations.

#RoyalMarines #BritishArmy #22SAS #UKPulse #ukmilitary #Tier1 #SpecialOps #WhoDaresWins 🇬🇧🦅 #LestWeForget

[Football Remind ⚽️ @FootballRemind]

Graeme Souness gets booked for a proper ‘tackle’ in 1988.

Just a booking 😂

[Tim Aitken @timaitken128]

@LLLChick Well done 👏 ✔️ 👍

[Zia Yusuf @ZiaYusufUK]

Imagine being so deranged you campaign to have British passports given to men who gang raped British children and tortured British civilians for ISIS.

Meet Andy Burnham’s new Director of Political Strategy.

[Harman Singh Kapoor @kingkapoor72]

Just right @FIFAcom

[Melissa Chen @MsMelChen]

It is insane to see this 5th April 1982 interview with Margaret Thatcher from the vantage point of today.

At this point, the Argentinians had just invaded and seized the Falklands.

You can actually see what they call an "iron will" in her eyes, and hear it in every measured, authoritative word. There's no bluster or misplaced confidence, just a quiet conviction.

She was a totally different type of leader unseen in a long time, which Britain sorely needs today.

Thatcher’s government staked everything on retaking the islands after Argentina's invasion. Polls showed her deeply unpopular beforehand; victory, thanks to the "Falklands Factor," delivered a landslide in 1983. Defeat almost certainly would have forced her resignation amid national humiliation, collapsing Conservative support and likely ushering in a Labour government amid economic strife and union unrest.

More than politics was at stake. Giving up would have meant abandoning British citizens to a right-wing junta’s aggression, a Suez Crisis on steroids for the television age. Images of surrender would have flashed around the world, signaling weakness. It would have shattered the idea that Britain still stood ready to defend its people and its territory.

Watch how she explains why fighting was not just necessary, but morally imperative. Listen to the way she deftly handles questions about America, praising their diplomatic efforts while making it crystal clear that this was Britain and only Britain's responsibility to shoulder alone. And when the ITN interviewer asks her at the end if she's prepared to resign if she fails?

Trust me.... just watch how and what she answered it with.

This type of leadership feels like an extinct species now. It’s exactly the kind of clear-eyed, unflinching European voice the West could use more of today.

(Javier Milei has long been an open admirer of Thatcher for precisely these reasons btw)

[Tim Aitken @timaitken128]

@JKHM611184 July 25th 1991 Doncaster dome

[Stewybabe @stewybabe30]

You can’t hate the Argentinians enough

[Jeremy Clarkson @JeremyClarkson]

It was hard to dislike our opponents last night. On Wednesday however….

[Tommy Robinson 🇬🇧 @TRobinsonNewEra]

An accurate visual representation of "Modern Britain".