Jim 👨🏼‍✈️

You know, if you want the Nobel Peace Prize, threatening that "a whole civilisation will die tonight" is probably not going to help realise that ambition.

@RejoinP "A rich servant"? The UK punched well above its weight as a member of the EU, and 90% of the the time, the EU votes went our way.

The Brexit Class everyone. Do you agree it’s time to join? 🇬🇧❤️🇪🇺 #ExitBrexit

@Paul_Millard68 @KirstieMAllsopp I'm a member of our local ShopWatch which includes retailers and the police. There are only a couple of full time coppers and a few special constables covering a wide area. We all know who the thieves are. Mostly nicking and selling to unscrupulous corner shops to fund a habit.

@JimQbert @KirstieMAllsopp Yes same in my area, the police are useless and would rather arrest the victim and give the criminal a cup of tea and a pat on the back, the law is bent and the government is crooked and far too woke.

Here’s the thing, I understand why Waitrose felt they had to fire Walker Smith. This whole sorry tale illustrates perfectly what a state we’re in as a nation. Dominated by fear of litigation & higher insurance premiums, we have lost any sense of personal responsibility.

@Paul_Millard68 @KirstieMAllsopp In my area, shoplifting is already rife because there are so few police around & even when the thieves get arrested, they rarely get a custodial sentence. They already know they can get away with it. I'm not defending supermarkets, just saying that there's a bigger problem.

@JimQbert @KirstieMAllsopp Thieves will be loving this because they will know for sure they will get away with it in any supermarket, the prices will be going up even more because of cowards who run Waitrose.

@MisterBeergut @BasilTheGreat @waitrose Are you privy to the disciplinary investigation, the hearing and the dismissal decision letter? If not, then you likely don't know the full story.

@JimQbert @BasilTheGreat @waitrose What other side?

🚨WAITROSE DOUBLES DOWN ON SACKED WORKER What is wrong with you @waitrose ? Waitrose have released a statement CONFIRMING they believe they think they were RIGHT to sack Walker Smith for trying to stop a shoplifter WAITROSE STATEMENT IN COMMENTS 👇

@Paul_Millard68 @KirstieMAllsopp Thieves are scumbags. No argument there. But again, we don't know the full story around the dismissal decision. If he does file an ET claim, then we'll find out.

@JimQbert @KirstieMAllsopp Do you think he might have upset the poor thieving scumbag, i hope the fella sues Waitrose and people boycott their stores to make them lose money.

@GrillinFool That does look really good!

I know it sounds gimmicky, but this was legit amazing. Like a Big Mac and a taco had a baby, and it was the best of both worlds.

Shoplifting is a huge problem, I agree. In my area, retailers are getting hammered but the area is policed by just a couple of full time officers and a few special constables. They know who the thieves are, but they rarely get custodial sentences especially with overcrowded jails. Most of the thieves steal items to sell on to unscrupulous corner shops or door-to-door, often to fund drug habits. However, and maybe I'm showing my age, but I was raised with the principle that two wrongs don't make a right. We absolutely need to solve the problem, but do so the correct way. Granted, that's not easy, given the current state of public finances.

@omgnowthis @JimQbert @KirstieMAllsopp Punched him? If you break a law can someone punch you in your face? Maybe knock out a couple of teeth? Twitter has turned people with normal profiles into I don't know what.

@RabbittLeader @KirstieMAllsopp I was talking about the unfair dismissal award that you erroneously said was 6 months and even dug in when I pointed out you were mistaken. Cheerio!

@JimQbert @KirstieMAllsopp RAF did fire 160 white male recruits FACT. Check Google!

@RabbittLeader @KirstieMAllsopp A quick google search will correct your mistake 🙄

@JimQbert @KirstieMAllsopp LOL. You are wrong, unfair dismissal has been capped at 6 months for years even if will be changed. Women and black people can claim sex/racial discrimination and the claim is unlimited. The result is white males are more likely to be victimised by employers as it is less risky.

@RabbittLeader @KirstieMAllsopp Incorrect. The cap on unfair dismissal awards was one year’s salary or £123k, whichever is lower. However, that cap is due to be removed from January 2027. There’s also no evidence of racial bias in ET outcomes.

@JimQbert @KirstieMAllsopp Yes they would risk dismissal of the employee is white and male but not a woman or someone who is black because the law discriminates against white males limiting max penalty to 6 months pay!!!

@MR1viewpoint @lib_thinks I’m not saying I agree with their decision, just that we don’t have enough information to determine that it was the wrong decision.

@JimQbert @lib_thinks How about not dismissing him in the first place?

Just to clarify, as I mute fools: we all have a choice to boycott a shop we think behaves badly. And to say so, and ask for clarification. Esp if we were once proud that “The John Lewis Partnership is founded on the principle of industrial democracy where employees are Partners”

@ClassicAdvertz Yes! I loved it. Wow, that brings back memories

Tony Tronic, 1988. Who else had one of these?

@JRLevinsLaw If the dismissal is based only on what's been reported, that does seem an odd decision. I can't help but wonder if there's more to this that we're unaware of?

Bit of a long shot, but I would happily advise this guy for free if he gets in touch.

@heritage_surv @BasilTheGreat @waitrose How do you know what's morally right if you don't have all the facts?

@JimQbert @BasilTheGreat @waitrose There’s also a clue in ‘sod the law’ - what’s actually morally right.

Well, a lot of that 'engagement' could be comments telling the account holder to fuck off.

@Jacob_Rees_Mogg There are a number of things that must happen in order for a dismissal decision to be lawful (see Burchell Test). You may not have all the facts. Mr Smith can file an ET claim if he genuinely feels he's been unfairly dismissed. I'm sure he'd appreciate your financial support.

Never knowingly underpriced Waitrose is amazingly mean to fire someone for going above and beyond the call of duty on smug health and safety grounds. mol.im/a/15709425