A very sad anniversary of a massive intelligence failure that did not prevent 29 innocent people and two unborn twins being killed by an evil group. My role in 1998 meant I was part of that failure to protect innocents; it haunts me to this day. https://t.co/81Kq39BvxQ

This sums up why, in my opinion, our civil service and military are poorly led and run. Two - three years before promotion and moving on, so not held responsible or accountable for their decision making and no time to learn and improve in their role.

History repeating itself? I remember issued my SA80 in 1991 - awful weapon that MOD said for years was perfectly fine when it was a disaster. Upgrade to not as crap A2 in 2001 - said was perfectly fine until needed A3 upgrade in 2018! https://t.co/Dx2pxZWM3e

To help the committee inform the public, sticking my old intelligence hat on I assess that there is zero chance that them pesky Russians invading Britain in my lifetime. Wonder why the MPs and officers want more arms? https://t.co/O756SMVDqC

Best I don't talk to myself about my past life as I drive my beautiful Chinese EV. #spy https://t.co/QcWzJ5SERJ

I am calling out this general's stupid statement. The Putin invasion of Ukraine has show how utterly ineffective the Russian military is - there is zero threat of a Russian invasion of a NATO state.

Usual suspects today calling for banning immigration and restore death penalty in Britain. Utter evil to call for a return of death penalty. It is completely wrong morally. And death penalty is not a deterrent (ref USA) and more costly than whole of life sentences (ref USA).

Unfortunately this article is wrong - the establishment in Britain has been regained its position after a generation there was hope we would have a fairer society to benefit all rather than by the insidious so-called elite and their grubby nepotism. https://t.co/XTdASA4zCA

They should never have been arrested in the first place however not unexpected due to the slavish 'defend the king' approach by a force that should police by consent and not by fear. Police are punishing by process. https://t.co/sWz9keihzR

Easy to explain - the money was from British taxpayers. The royals entire life is fully funded by taxpayers despite their attempts to try and convince us otherwise with various trusts, duchies, and crown estates - these are all the state. https://t.co/GcZBQcs1Qs

Why do our news organisations sycophanticly report on the ramblings of the extremely wealthy and privileged who have zero idea about living in the real world? #endthemonarchy https://t.co/VrCUbDPU6i

It is so sad what is happening in Georgia - a country so full of hope and ambition when I first visited in 2003 but now sliding back to despair and ruled again by an oligarchy with one aim - keep their ill gotten money and power. https://t.co/CAIVJ2atm6

What was it that Theresa May said? The ‘Citizen of Nowhere’ speech in 2016 still resonates to me and came to mind after reading this. Sir Rocco Forte: ‘I left Britain because I knew Labour would get everything wrong’

Our freedoms we once enjoyed in Britain are quickly being whittled away. https://t.co/s7HGqvP7Tj

Anyone else find it utterly appalling that autocratic countries such as Saudi Arabia and UAE with misogynist and homophobic rulers can own football clubs here in Britain? https://t.co/xxVNwgtkkt

So after #sportswashing and #greenwashing we now have the despicable MBS of KSA attempting to #comdeywash their awful, nasty, and evil regime. https://t.co/4nVMCjTrs6

Yet another reason why I am a #Republican. These work shy people live a ultra privileged life of leisure at the expense of British residents. The sooner we have an elected head of state the better. #Endthemonarchy https://t.co/Fll2tPTBwQ

A digital identity card would be a good idea providing: *Never compulsory *Police never able to insist on residents carry and show card *Free *Free physical version option *Only introduce if in the manifesto for the party that wins a general election *Combines NI, GHIC, and DL

Erm no @metpoliceuk - must not could, and with immediate effect. Unfortunately commissioners over the years have failed to address this. Why? https://t.co/ki1e3pqhj1

During my army career I spent a bit of time in Malawi. Good to see another peaceful transfer of power however would be better if one family and old men didn't dominate politics - #Malawi needs the next generation for the country to thrive and move forward. https://t.co/2XoiwNuacn

This looks like a must-watch film - Bodyguard of Lies https://t.co/aYBz8DVtU4