
David Saunders
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@investanswers True, but inciting violence is illegal in UK and most of Europe- you’re
Not allow to say anything you like - remember the 1930’s and 1940’s?
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Who knew? 🇬🇧 arrests 18.2 per 100,000 for social media posts vs 🇨🇳’s measly 0.11!
"Beacon of freedom" my arse 💬🚔 — Big Brother’s got competition! 👁️📲
Tommy Robinson 🇬🇧@TRobinsonNewEra
Countries with the highest number of arrests for online comments in 2023: United Kingdom: 12,183 Belarus: 6,205 Germany: 3,500 China: 1,500 Turkey: 500 Russia: 400 Poland: 300 Thailand: 258 Brazil: 200 Syria: 146 India: 100 Iran: 100 France: 54 USA: 50 Vietnam: 45 Egypt: 20 Saudi Arabia: 15 Azerbaijan: 13 Hungary: 10
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@samensign43 @PeterMcCormack Not yet, but we are proud of our 💪🏻 strong Muslim communities!
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@TheSamsPodcast @PeterMcCormack Very true, indeed the largest colonies relied on Irish and later Scottish. Not just Washingtonian’s, the majority of British Empire Generals in The Americas were Irish 🇮🇪 and Scottish 🏴! Did you know the Duke of Wellington was ☘️ Irish also.
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@PeterMcCormack Spouting colonial rhetoric with a union jack AND an Irish Tricolor 🇮🇪 in your bio is different level confused and bitter. It also must sting you pretty hard that many of Washingtons most brave and committed generals were Irish. You reap what you sow.

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@MikeSaunders14 Thanks… it hit 35 the other day, but a cool 25 today 😎
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@mcribbHistory Based. In Porto, if you are organising a tour of Peninsula war sites I’d be interested in joining! Cheers
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@saundersscribes Thank you very much.
I'll have to plan another trip.
Usually on here is best, in one way or another. Thanks again.
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I thought I'd put a thread together with all of the videos of my recent trip to Peninsula Battlefields in one place.
Cant wait to get back out there too.
Marcus Cribb@mcribbHistory
Loved exploring Buccasso today (in mixed weather). Auch a dramatic battle from the geography alone. I hope this gives a rough idea of the topography both sides faced in 1810 ⛰️
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@SimonDixonTwitt Life Sentence would not be too long for someone who has happily profited through lies and fraud that has destroyed the lives of many families. Arguably more heinous than taking one life.
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@PeterMcCormack We’re all behind you, from
All over the world! Go for it guys!
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🚨 HUGE DAY FOR REAL BEDFORD 🚨
Today could be history in the making – if we beat Kings Langley, we’ll be crowned league champions for the THIRD year in a row! 🏆🏆🏆
🕒 Kick-off at 3PM – get down early!
🎉 Our US investors are in town and bringing the good vibes with FREE pizza and merch giveaways! 🍕👕
Let’s pack the ground and make it a day to remember.
🎟️ Grab your tickets now:
👉 realbedford.com/real-bedford-v…

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@PeterMcCormack @bedspolice Extremely well said, around the world the mayors office is key to the operational and commercial success of a town, UK Mayors have a different history. Perhaps now is the time to place the Mayors role where it should be. Your alliance could transform the town. Keep Going!
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🚨 An Open Letter to the People of Bedford and Bedfordshire Police @bedspolice 🚨
To the residents, business owners, and authorities responsible for our town’s safety, I refuse to stand by and allow the continued decline of our town centre due to inaction by Bedfordshire Police. Bedford is a historic and proud town, yet right now, it is being allowed to rot. The situation in the town centre is unacceptable. We have a growing issue with drug addicts, alcoholics, and homelessness that is threatening the economic viability of our businesses and the safety of our residents.
The Reality in Bedford Town Centre
Local business owners are being plagued by relentless shoplifting, which not only costs them money but also puts their staff in danger. We pay our council taxes and business rates, and in return, we have the right to expect a police force that protects the people who live and work here. But right now, there is a massive safety crisis in Bedford—especially for the women and children of this town. People actively avoid the town centre because they feel unsafe. The multi-story car parks are a no-go zone for many, as they have become dens for drunks, addicts, and beggars, deterring visitors and costing businesses valuable foot traffic.
We have laws in place to address these problems, yet they are not being enforced. The Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) that bans public drinking is being openly ignored. We all see the groups of people gathering at the green space at the bottom of De Parys Avenue, outside Tesco on the High Street, and near the Salvation Army, openly drinking and engaging in fights. Worse still, drug dealing and drug use are happening in broad daylight—on the High Street, in the multi-story car parks, and even in public toilets near the Corn Exchange. If I can see it, the police can too.
The consequences of this lawlessness are clear: fewer people visit the town centre, businesses suffer, and boarded-up shops become the norm. Less commerce means fewer jobs and a weaker community. Bedford should be a thriving, vibrant centre of activity—but instead, it is being turned into a dangerous dump under your watch. This is happening because you have failed to allocate the resources necessary to deal with the problem. You take our taxes but fail to protect us.
My Response: Taking Action Where You Have Failed
As a resident, taxpayer, and business owner in Bedford, I will not accept this any longer. It is also unacceptable that you divert the majority of your resources to Luton while Bedford is left to decay. Therefore, I am putting you on notice: If you fail to address these issues and provide a clear, effective plan to protect the businesses, women, and children of Bedford, then I will.
This is my plan:
1. Private Security Initiative – I will work with local business owners and concerned residents to establish a private security team for the town centre. Under Section 24A of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), citizens have the power to arrest individuals committing indictable offences. We will enforce the laws that you refuse to:
i. We will make it clear to the small minority of alcoholics, crack addicts, and dealers that their behaviour is unacceptable in the town centre.
ii. We will confiscate open containers of alcohol.
iii. We will document drug dealing and report it.
iv. We will work with charities to offer addiction support to those who genuinely want to get clean.
2. Tough But Compassionate Approach – I am empathetic to the issues of homelessness and addiction, but suicidal empathy destroys towns and cities. We have seen what happens when we allow disorder to spread unchecked. I refuse to let Bedford go the same way. I am willing to work with the police and council to implement solutions, but the responsibility to enforce the law should fall on the police.
3. Town Centre Revitalisation – Law and order is just one part of the solution. A vibrant town centre must also provide opportunities and experiences that attract people back. It is time to rebuild our town centre, ideas such as:
i. Empty Shops Initiative – We need to make vacant units more attractive. This includes:
- Ensuring all empty shopfronts have attractive facades, such as local art or photography displays.
- Encouraging landlords to provide short-term pop-up spaces for local businesses.
- Exploring grants for local entrepreneurs and artists to set up in empty spaces.
ii. Tackling Absentee Landlords – The council should introduce a tax on commercial properties that remain empty for more than six months, with funds reinvested into revitalising the town.
iii. Business Rates Reform – Business rates cripple small businesses. Charity shops thrive because they get 100% rate relief—why can’t we extend similar support to new businesses? We need a business rate relief programme that supports independent traders.
iv. Making Bedford a Cultural Hub – we should push for more weekend cultural events to make the town centre a more attractive place to visit, including:
- Permitted busking zones for talented local musicians.
- Public performance spaces for theatre, comedy, and art exhibitions.
- Create a local task force of residents, business owners, and council representatives.
- Develop a 10-year vision for a pedestrian-friendly, modern, and safe town centre.
- Secure funding and government grants to execute these changes.
I love this town. I was born here. I run businesses here. Bedford is not beyond saving, but it needs strong leadership, not excuses. We need real solutions, not politically correct platitudes.
To the police: This is your chance to step up and prove that you are committed to protecting the people of Bedford. If you refuse to act, I will.
I am happy to meet with anyone who wants to discuss these plans and work towards making Bedford the town we all know it can be.
Yours sincerely,
Peter McCormack
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@PeterMcCormack @Tom4Change Well done guys, it’s tough to bury the hatchet but so important for Bedford. Mayor @Tom4Change is at the heart of driving change. Football and Bitcoin are dramatic catalysts for excitement, ownership and stability for long term change. Now Professional leagues together, BEDFORD !
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Yesterday I met with @Tom4Change (Mayor Tim Wootton). We agreed to put the past behind us and work together for the good of Bedford.
Tom explained his plans and challenges and I explained what we want to do within the town, whether it’s football or creating new businesses.
Tom was very receptive and supportive and wants the best for Bedford. I am looking forward to our new working relationship.

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@investanswers @elonmusk @investanswers James I have the highest respect- but I have worked in development all my life. There is alot of waste to be trimmed - but@elonmusk destroying ALL USAID programmes is a disgrace. Tens of thousands will suffer, 100s essential charities have closed. Shame on him.
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@elonmusk stole the show at #CPAC—brilliant, bold, and an empath who TRULY cares. From memes to freedom, DOGE to ending wars, saving lives, saving social security and medicare, he’s fighting for us. Few if any match his heart or vision. youtu.be/Dr8REfoxAFU?si…

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Humanitarians are among the most worried by the discussions taking place at this year’s @MunSecConf.
We see the world from the perspective of those most impacted by crises.
We know that less international cooperation means more lives lost, more misery, more insecurity for all.
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@MichaelAArouet @investanswers Can someone please explain why aging white Americans are so fascinated by holding onto right wing (I did not say Fascism) selfish political ideas?
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⚽️𝐆𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲⚽️
For our game against Flackwell Heath in several weeks time, we are excited to host our main sponsors, Gemini. The event will feature a free pizza truck, complimentary merchandise, and a Bitcoin meet-up, starting from 12:00.
Tickets are now available here👇🎟️
realbedford.com/real-bedford-v…
@Gemini | #RBFC 🏴☠️

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