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Mark Watkinson

@nobigfish.bsky.social
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Pro freedom of movement, anti-Brexit 🇪🇺. Rallying against the unjust #LoanChargeScandal ⚖️. Music 🎶, travel 🧳, laughter 🤣, food 🥨 & drink 🍻. I also like street art . Be nice. DM's = block for suspected bots

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Loan Charge Action Group [LCAG] @lcag2019.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
"Plainly I am not independent" (Ray McCann 2019) - quite the admission from 'independent' reviewer #LoanChargeScandal #McCannReview on eve of publication of his review (into settlement terms). Thank you to Angus Macdonald MP for written question. questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questi…
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Loan Charge Action Group [LCAG] @lcag2019.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
🚨 BREAKING: Damning new reports expose key roles played by #charteredaccountants & #recruitmentagencies in the #LoanChargeScandal. There was industrial mis-selling for profit for huge commissions & fees, yet the Government refuses to tackle perpetrators. hmrcloancharge.info/new-reports-ex…
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Trevor Price @tdproadrunner.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Here is my latest #LinkedIn article: HMRC’s “Smoke and Mirrors”: How the Taxman Falsely Claims Crackdowns While Loan Scheme Victims Suffer. #HMRC #LoanChargeScandal www.linkedin.com/pulse/hmrcs-...
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HMRC’s “Smoke and Mirrors”: How the Taxman Falsely Claims Crackdowns While Loan Scheme Victims Suffer
In March 2020, the Loan Charge All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) released a report that exposes a lengthy and deeply troubling pattern: HMRC and the Treasury have orchestrated a campaign of mislead...
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Trevor Price @tdproadrunner.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Here is my latest article #HMRC Standing instructions critique #LoanChargeScandal www.linkedin.com/pulse/hmrc-s...
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HMRC Standing instructions critique
The United Kingdom's taxing authority suffers bad attitudes and actions that flow from the following standing instruction: What is the Loan Charge 67,000 people are being pursued by HMRC under a piece...
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Trevor Price @tdproadrunner.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
This is the #LoanChargeScandal. Let's blow the lid of the toxic #UKGovernment #HMRC #LoanCharge policy, its destroying lives 👉 67,000 victims 👉 10 Suicides 👉 14 Attempted Suicides 👉 24 Serious Injuries #STOPtheLoanCharge #SaveLives @labouruk.bsky.social #RachelReeves #KeirStarmer #JamesMurray
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Filbert Wang @filbertwang.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Representation in action! After working as a motorcycle instructor, wrote to my local MP about the currently woeful legislation re. learners & compulsory basic training (CBT) in particular. It was actually asked in parliament. There is a lot of momentum behind this, hopefully it will get somewhere.
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Mark Watkinson @nobigfish.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
8 is the figure they have in application. We are only dealing with the what they have put in writing. Nothing changed to make 'campaign more intense' 55 trucks a day in and out is also their figure. Only 3% of limestone fit for building, everything else being crushed for aggregates.
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Mark Watkinson @nobigfish.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
8 jobs, at the site, and they say they want to retain existing staff, so even that won't be 8 new jobs.
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Mark Watkinson @nobigfish.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Issues are that it is not in the middle of the countryside, it is far too near homes & primary school, the main A5 road & surrounding roads cannot take increased volume of HGVs, health issues from dust, there are questions over actual demand for the limestone for building & quality of the stone etc
Google satellite map showing proposed location of quarry within 300m of new housing estate. The satellite image does not show full estate as more houses have been built and a community centre is being built close to proposed quarry site.
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Mark Watkinson @nobigfish.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Limestone, but there will also be a recycling plant onsite for recycling inert building and construction waste and also mention of a ready mix concrete plant. It's less than 300m from a new housing estate. Worries are silica in dust, traffic (110 truck movements a day), noise & wildlife impact.
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Mark Watkinson @nobigfish.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
In my local, rural, community we are fighting against a large quarry being started on what currently are green fields. It would be great if my followers could follow this campaign account on @stopnewquarry.bsky.social and repost some of the posts. Thank you 🙏 #StopTheQuarry
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Mark Watkinson @nobigfish.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
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Protect the health of people who live near quarries
Living near a quarry brings increased risk to the health of people in the nearby communities. At the moment there are no standards laid down by government, relating to how far away quarries have to...
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Harry Dunn @libradunn1.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Dude says we have to take care of our law enforcement FUCK YOU!!! YOU ASSHOLE YOU PARDONED OUR ATTACKERS
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 05/03/2025
Not sure if crashing the stock market counts as a "little disturbance."
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Ree @nemoomen.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
It was my first foray into what they were. I can see them being very useful if not used in a malicious manner. But you are most certainly correct, it’s not worth wondering how you got on a list. Chances are in my case, I don’t want to know this person, so trash takes itself out 🤷🏻‍♀️
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Mark Watkinson @nobigfish.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Can't beat a bit of the Beastie Boys
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Herr McKenzie @herrmckenzie.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Some good stuff. #uprising #hiphop🎶 open.spotify.com/track/6aaPce...
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Get It Together
Beastie Boys, Q-Tip · Ill Communication · Song · 1994
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Mark Watkinson @nobigfish.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
I've stopped looking at lists now as got added to some other weird ones, like people blocking others who follow back etc. Social media can be a dark rabbit hole at times if you are worried about mental health. It's best to keep your feet firmly in the real world while dipping into the online world
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Ree @nemoomen.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
I stumbled upon this by accident after getting added to a list called “blockenheimer” (?) by someone IDK and it’s kind of a crazy story… Anyway, I thought this exchange was sweet.
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Sam Brody @samuelhayimbrody.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
old Soviet joke for our times: Guy stops by the newsstand every day, scans the front page, doesn’t buy the paper. One day the vendor asks what he’s up to. Guy says: “looking for an obituary.” Vendor says “those are towards the back of the paper, comrade.” Guy says: “not the one I’m looking for.”
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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Cartoon by David Sipress.
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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Conan: You know, Anora is having a good night. That's great news. Two wins already. I guess Americans are excited to see somebody finally stand up to a powerful Russian.
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Zach D Roberts @zdroberts.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
If you work at the Washington Post, now is the time to resign. You’re a part of this now.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 02/03/2025
Outstanding ‼️
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Mark Watkinson @nobigfish.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Trump & Vance unfit for their positions.
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Ọya @fanofprincephil.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
And Trump cheats at golf. golf.com/lifestyle/ce...
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How and why President Trump cheats at golf — even when he’s playing against Tiger Woods
Whether you’re Trump’s pharmacist or Tiger Woods, if you’re playing golf with the President, he’s going to cheat. In fact, he did cheat with Tiger Woods.
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Mark Watkinson @nobigfish.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Trump has only been in 1 type of bunker, unlike Zelensky. Trump isn't fit to be in the same room as Zelensky and he proved that yesterday.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Could not agree more. The Prez & VP are shameful, embarrassing Putin puppets & a disgrace to our country. 🤮 #SlavaUkraine 🇺🇦
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Mark Watkinson @nobigfish.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
'Russian for Dummies' now available to all MAGA voters for the price of a dozen cheaper eggs. Hope it has been worth it.
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Kev Moore @kevmoore.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Here’s an iplayer link to East Midlands Today. I’m on about 20 minutes in I think. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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East Midlands Today - Evening News: 27/02/2025
The latest news, sport and weather for the East Midlands.
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Shayan Sardarizadeh @shayan86.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
On @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social just now, former US ambassador to Denmark Carla Sands said Americans "don't want to pay for another of Zelensky's yachts". The claim that Zelensky is using US aid to buy yachts is an old piece of disinformation directly originating from Russia. It's not true.
Former US ambassador to Denmark Carla Sands on BBC Newsnight claims "American's don't want to pay for more of Zelensky's yachts"
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Nobody should be surprised that our Secretary of State is a pathetic, weak, cowardly piece of shit.
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Loan Charge Impact @loanchargeimpact.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
..hanging my head in shame in asking family members to borrow money to pay outrageous demands by HMRC in a very little timeframe I have also considered taking my own life. Where does this all end?? @lcag2019.bsky.social #LoanChargeScandal
This is an example of a Loan Charge Impact statement taken as evidence by the Loan Charge and Taxpayer Fairness Group AAP. These statements highlight the true impact of the Loan Charge on families and individuals and how that differs from what is reported by HMRC

Work for HMRC? Sick of the slaughter? Help us. Follow the link below:

https://www.hmrcloancharge.info/hmrc-whistleblower-portal/

To see a proposed solution to the mess visit:

https://www.loanchargeresolution.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Letter-to-Exchequer-Secretary-to-the-Treasury-about-the-Loan-Charge-August-2024.pdf
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Sussex LC Group @sussexlc.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
#HMRC can't resist having a poke at #LoanChargeScandal victims. This is a fishing letter to trick you typical NUDGE technique. Evidence should only go to the #LoanChargeReview. It's not up to HMRC to say whats included in the review its up to #RayMcCann team. HMRC are trying to interfere again.
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Mark Watkinson @nobigfish.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
@mikegalsworthy.bsky.social #LoanChargeScandal centralbylines.co.uk/news/world/h...
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Loan charge new review announced by Labour shocks victims
A new review of the loan charge legislation promised by Labour before the July 2024 election is a different story now they are in government
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Everton Jeff @jeff1878.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Good luck with the tax aspect of this because I’m postgraduate educated & it’s totally impenetrable & is fraught with danger for the unwary, which is just about anyone who isn’t employed in the tax industry, HMRC are unruly & a law unto themselves with little or no oversight #LoanChargeScandal #IR35
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Jim Brown #LCAG @jimcat.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Labour's betrayal of #LoanChargeScandal victims is shocking, but not surprising following #WaspiWomen, WFA etc. Reeves recognised "mis-selling" in opposition, but changes tune in power. Risk of more #LoanChargeSuicides high.
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Jim Brown #LCAG @jimcat.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Massive betrayal by Labour as promised 'independent' #LoanChargeReview is anything but. - Aim to 'encourage' victims of mis-selling (per Reeves) to pay up. - Ignores promoters, HMRC failures, #LoanChargeSuicides & more.
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Dr David Weston🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇦 @drdave89.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
#Labour backtracking elsewhere. Rachel Reeves, the spiv's friend.
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Mark Watkinson @nobigfish.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
The victims of the #LoanChargeScandal are absolutely let down by @uklabourparty.bsky.social . James Murray was anti this retrospective policy for ages until Labour took power and has now stabbed victims in the back with a complete 180 degree turn on his opinion. Shedding morals like snakes shed skin
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Bill H @ndbill.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Yep. Looks like #Starmers party to me. Plenty of promise but no follow through. Remember #WASPI women?
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Amy From Iacon. @amyfromiacon.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
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a cartoon character says i 'm shocked in front of a blue wall
Alt: Philip J Fry says "I'm shocked, shocked, well, not that shocked"
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Tonksey @johntonks.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Reneging!!!
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Tonksey @johntonks.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Labour rapidly becoming the new nasty party. Yet again remaking on their promise.
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Deb Rah @debruhd.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Oh how shocking. The inner workings of Number 10 once again has us over.
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Loan charge new review announced by Labour shocks victims centralbylines.co.uk/news/world/h...
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Loan charge new review announced by Labour shocks victims
A new review of the loan charge legislation promised by Labour before the July 2024 election is a different story now they are in government
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Trevor Price @tdproadrunner.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
This goes a long way towards explaining why no #LoanChargeReview - be it Morse or McCann to date, dares allow closer look at other interested parties across the resource supply chain. Cannot compromise #HMRC already wafer-thin control narrative on liability transfer to taxpayers
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