Joined January 2010
- Tweets42.7K
- Following4.6K
- Followers3.8K
- Likes1.7K
William Green retweeted
This may be one of the best explanations of male depression that I’ve ever heard. This is explains why guys are suicidal and their friends, parents, and/or wives don’t even know it. This is also why a man can be married with kids, great job, etc. & feel lonely & depressed.
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
This is an interview with @shaistaub who has not been credited for it. x.com/shaistaub/stat…
William Green retweeted
🚨NEW🚨 The Royal Navy has launched its first squadron of uncrewed boats to patrol UK waters and take on Russian spy ships.
The fleet of drones, controlled remotely by 180 sailors, comprises more than 20 vessels that can be armed with missiles, radar and surveillance technology.
It was rushed into service at a pace service chiefs didn't believe was possible a few months ago, and will help to relieve the strain on Britain's diminished naval fleet.
The 28ft-long K3 Scout drones, which have been used by Ukraine to attack Russian ships, can hit 55 knots (63mph) and have a range of around 800 miles.
But they can be equipped with bigger fuel tanks to extend their range to 1,100 miles, which could enable them to sail into Russia's Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad.
They are equipped using a 'plug-in-and-play' system, meaning each boat has the ability to carry a different payload.
One, fitted with a radar, can sail out automatically ahead of a carrier strike group, providing the ability to spot threats sooner.
Another can be armed with a battery of light missiles, capable of destroying kamikaze drones and attack helicopters.
Captain Adam Ballard, deputy commander of the Royal Navy's surface flotilla, said they would increase Britain's ability to respond to Russian provocation.
'We now have a large fleet of these that I can deploy against an enemy,' he said.
'From today, we will start using these actively in all the sorts of areas where you've traditionally seen crewed ships because they are so flexible and versatile.
'I am no longer beholden on just having to deploy a frigate or destroyer. I can deploy these very discreetly and very rapidly, and that gives me a significant advantage over our enemies.'
Full story: dailymail.com/news/article-1…
William Green retweeted
BREAKING: Israeli president Herzog gives the mandate for forming a new government to Gadi Eisenkot
William Green retweeted
A small theory of mine is that Rishi Sunak’s decision to set up the AISI might be one of the most important prime ministerial decisions of this century.
Is the UK Government literally #1 in the world in terms of how well it's preparing for AGI, given the resources it has available?
After last week's budget, I think so.
Puts some other countries to shame really.
William Green retweeted
Yvette Cooper confirms this morning that govt is setting up a new quango to abolish “world’s biggest quango” NHS England
This will employ NHS regional managers who are paid too much to move to civil service rate
She insists this will be temporary, pending devolution of powers
William Green retweeted
There could be a spooktacular sight in the skies tonight 👻🌌
The Northern Lights may make an appearance across the northern half of the UK where skies clear 👀
William Green retweeted
🚨 Three of the UK’s four nuclear deterrent submarines are out at sea, it is understood.
It is not clear why but at least one of the boats will be armed with nuclear warheads and on routine patrol.
An expert said one of the other Vanguard-class submarines would likely be working up to take over the patrol, while the third could be undergoing sea trials.
The Ministry of Defence declined to comment.
@larisamlbrown first broke this story in @thetimes
The unusual deployment of most of the fleet indicates improved availability, which has been a problem for the Royal Navy’s submarine service in recent years.
It will doubtless be noticed by the UK’s enemies.
William Green retweeted
Think @FraserNelson might be on to something in yesterdays Times. The louder members of this government are the more inconsequential they are. Or rather the most consequential members - Mahmood, McFadden, Healey - are the quietest but the ones with the biggest decisions to make…
William Green retweeted
It’s kind of Liz to thank us but she very much managed it on her own
Traitorous Gove, Cartlidge and Stride toppled me, claims Liz Truss
telegraph.co.uk/politics/202…
William Green retweeted
The cyberpocalypse is going to hit British politics like an asteroid. So many people have heads buried so far in the sand (just look at what Parliament spends its time discussing...)
William Green retweeted
Breaking: The chiefs will soon be able to speak. Wes Streeting tells audience at new gun barrel factory in Telford that they will be in "front of the microphones not just in front of the troops. Their credibility of message carries"
William Green retweeted
I once walked over the Tyne Bridge to a meeting at Gateshead Civic Centre, and was puzzled to be wished good luck by several people on the High Street. On arriving I expressed my surprise, but was told wearing a suit and tie in Gateshead High Street meant you were due in court.
William Green retweeted
In The Times welfare project, a few findings - when they emerged - took my breath away.
This graph showing surge in Britain’s “deaths of despair” (due to drugs, suicide, alcohol) is one.
Plunging in Europe. Soaring here. Why?
Www.times-comment.com/despai…
William Green retweeted
Ten years ago, the Nobel laureate Angus Deaton identified "deaths of despair": middle-age whites dying from drugs, alcohol and suicide.
Such deaths are now surging faster in the UK than anywhere else in Europe.
My essay on what's going on:-
times-comment.com/despair
William Green retweeted
Did some digging on UK GDP numbers on plane.
Digging into the ONS three decade monthly GDP spreadsheet: annualised growth of 2.7% from Jan-August is the strongest start (first two-thirds) to a year since 2017 (excluding the pandemic bounce back)
And Q3 is heading for about 0.7%, even if September is flat... Revisions are possible but they have been up in recent months.
By some way strongest start to a year since COVID.
Can see why it’s termed strong by multiple city economists. Especially given the Iran War headwinds. Perhaps they are just delayed by energy price cap and slow pass through of higher mortgage rates, but the idea the UK would be “hardest hit” has turned out to be nonsense so far.
More widely it is a return to the sort of normal growth pre Brexit/ financial crisis.
William Green retweeted
🚨 New poll from @Ipsos_in_the_UK shows the public consider the Tories the main opposition to Labour🚨
When asked who the main opposition to Labour is 35% choose the Cons and 32% Reform UK.
This is the first time the Conservatives have led on this measure this parliament.
William Green retweeted
Our latest MRP poll with @PLMRLtd predicts that if there were a general election now, #Labour would win 353 seats, a majority of 56.
#Conservatives would be the official opposition on 90 seats and #Reform would be third on 81 seats.
Full figures ⤵️
electoralcalculus.co.uk/blog…
This is a v important thread about suicide and how we keep people here. @ProfLAppleby
New suicide figures have been published by @ONS: 5,738 suicides were registered for England in 2025.
75% were in men. 1 in 65 men die by suicide.
And in the details: a politically sensitive concern, a small encouragement & an important point no media have mentioned.
Short 🧵
138
