Tom Wall
@tomwall.bsky.social
Journalist. News and investigations for the Observer, BBC, Guardian & The Bureau of Investigative Journalism
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Tom Wall
@tomwall.bsky.social
· Jan 26
Gig economy firms warned by UK government they may be operating illegally
Companies supplying ‘freelance’ workers contacted by minister over practices that could breach employment law
www.theguardian.com
Employment rights minister warns gig economy platforms they may be breaking the law. My latest for the Observer 1/3
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
This is why the CMA had to act - corporates have been putting pressure on vets to charge pet owners more. We spoke to whistle blowers who revealed the monitoring & strategies used to maximise corporate profits for this BBC investigation. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Vets say they are under pressure to bring in more money per pet
Some tell the BBC they are encouraged to compete over the number of procedures they carry out on pets.
www.bbc.com
October 15, 2025 at 6:41 AM
This is why the CMA had to act - corporates have been putting pressure on vets to charge pet owners more. We spoke to whistle blowers who revealed the monitoring & strategies used to maximise corporate profits for this BBC investigation. www.bbc.com/news/article...
This speech epitomises the tragedy of Labour centrists: they call out the dog whistle racism of mass deportations of recent mostly non white migrants but the response is a diet version of the same policy: make it much harder for the same migrants to stay.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Shabana Mahmood calls Nigel Farage ‘worse than racist’ over ‘dog-whistle politics’
Home secretary also tells Labour conference fringe event of the abuse her family have been subjected to recently
www.theguardian.com
September 30, 2025 at 6:25 AM
This speech epitomises the tragedy of Labour centrists: they call out the dog whistle racism of mass deportations of recent mostly non white migrants but the response is a diet version of the same policy: make it much harder for the same migrants to stay.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Compare the post war efforts to house people with the current government.
🏘️ between 1945 & 1951 over 80% of 1.2 million built were council owned social housing.
🏘️ Only 20% of the 12 new towns to be announced at Lab conference will be social housing
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
🏘️ between 1945 & 1951 over 80% of 1.2 million built were council owned social housing.
🏘️ Only 20% of the 12 new towns to be announced at Lab conference will be social housing
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Plan to build 12 new towns in England to be unveiled at Labour conference
Housing secretary is set to announce initiative modelled on Clement Attlee’s postwar ‘housing boom’
www.theguardian.com
September 28, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Compare the post war efforts to house people with the current government.
🏘️ between 1945 & 1951 over 80% of 1.2 million built were council owned social housing.
🏘️ Only 20% of the 12 new towns to be announced at Lab conference will be social housing
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
🏘️ between 1945 & 1951 over 80% of 1.2 million built were council owned social housing.
🏘️ Only 20% of the 12 new towns to be announced at Lab conference will be social housing
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Everyone should read the case of Fernando Fontoura in The Guardian by @tomwall.bsky.social today. I hope Labour don’t think they’re doing what they’re doing to him in my name. Shocking.
September 2, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Everyone should read the case of Fernando Fontoura in The Guardian by @tomwall.bsky.social today. I hope Labour don’t think they’re doing what they’re doing to him in my name. Shocking.
This is the ugly reality of Labour's crackdown on "illegal working": a man who grew up here grabbed on the street, locked up for a month & threatened with deportation. My report for the Guardian 👇
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
September 2, 2025 at 6:55 AM
This is the ugly reality of Labour's crackdown on "illegal working": a man who grew up here grabbed on the street, locked up for a month & threatened with deportation. My report for the Guardian 👇
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Every day this Summer has been a record of how Nigel Farage already runs the country.
An endless cycle of hate & racism. One day boat arrivals, the next releasing ethnicity data for crimes, so we can know whether to riot if they’re brown or shrug if they’re white.
Back to the 70s🤦♀️ #r4today
An endless cycle of hate & racism. One day boat arrivals, the next releasing ethnicity data for crimes, so we can know whether to riot if they’re brown or shrug if they’re white.
Back to the 70s🤦♀️ #r4today
August 13, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Every day this Summer has been a record of how Nigel Farage already runs the country.
An endless cycle of hate & racism. One day boat arrivals, the next releasing ethnicity data for crimes, so we can know whether to riot if they’re brown or shrug if they’re white.
Back to the 70s🤦♀️ #r4today
An endless cycle of hate & racism. One day boat arrivals, the next releasing ethnicity data for crimes, so we can know whether to riot if they’re brown or shrug if they’re white.
Back to the 70s🤦♀️ #r4today
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The family of Bebe King, one of the girls killed in the Southport attack, have urged ministers to reconsider disclosing ethnicity of suspects.
They say family were failed by “despicable” actions of far right, who “tried to make political gain from our tragedy”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
They say family were failed by “despicable” actions of far right, who “tried to make political gain from our tragedy”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Family of Southport stabbing victim criticise plan to reveal ethnicity of suspects
Exclusive: Michael Weston King, grandfather of Bebe King, warns government against ‘kowtowing to the likes of Farage’
www.theguardian.com
August 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The family of Bebe King, one of the girls killed in the Southport attack, have urged ministers to reconsider disclosing ethnicity of suspects.
They say family were failed by “despicable” actions of far right, who “tried to make political gain from our tragedy”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
They say family were failed by “despicable” actions of far right, who “tried to make political gain from our tragedy”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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1. The impacts of predatory capital - impossible rents, failing public services, rising costs of living - are being blamed across the billionaire press on immigrants and Black and Brown people.
It's so crude, so obvious, so familiar .... but if you tell the lie often enough, people believe it. 🧵
It's so crude, so obvious, so familiar .... but if you tell the lie often enough, people believe it. 🧵
July 16, 2025 at 6:10 AM
1. The impacts of predatory capital - impossible rents, failing public services, rising costs of living - are being blamed across the billionaire press on immigrants and Black and Brown people.
It's so crude, so obvious, so familiar .... but if you tell the lie often enough, people believe it. 🧵
It's so crude, so obvious, so familiar .... but if you tell the lie often enough, people believe it. 🧵
The conflict playing out on the Bristol Downs is a microcosm of the UK's multiple crises: not enough affordable housing, low wages & threadbare support services.... while the rich get richer. My report for the Guardian 👇
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘They lump us all together’: van-dwellers and homeowners clash over life near Bristol Downs
People living in vans on the park are the subject of a campaign from those living nearby – and the Green-led council is being forced to act
www.theguardian.com
July 15, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The conflict playing out on the Bristol Downs is a microcosm of the UK's multiple crises: not enough affordable housing, low wages & threadbare support services.... while the rich get richer. My report for the Guardian 👇
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Expert's suspension raises questions over 'huge' number of family court cases
Great reporting by @hansummers.bsky.social & @tomwall.bsky.social for @tbij.bsky.social's #familycourtfiles series
Great reporting by @hansummers.bsky.social & @tomwall.bsky.social for @tbij.bsky.social's #familycourtfiles series
Expert’s suspension raises questions over ‘huge’ number of family…
Graham Flatman may have wrongfully given evidence in seven cases uncovered by TBIJ – and that could be the tip of the iceberg
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
June 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Expert's suspension raises questions over 'huge' number of family court cases
Great reporting by @hansummers.bsky.social & @tomwall.bsky.social for @tbij.bsky.social's #familycourtfiles series
Great reporting by @hansummers.bsky.social & @tomwall.bsky.social for @tbij.bsky.social's #familycourtfiles series
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“You could send him to Disney[land] Paris for a month and save some money"
Judge's verdict on UK council that paid £500,000 to house 10-year-old boy in an illegal children's home for four months
Story by @tomwall.bsky.social for @tbij.bsky.social
Judge's verdict on UK council that paid £500,000 to house 10-year-old boy in an illegal children's home for four months
Story by @tomwall.bsky.social for @tbij.bsky.social
UK council placed 10-year-old in illegal children’s home costing £29k…
Isle of Wight has paid over half a million pounds for four months of ‘wholly inadequate’ care
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
June 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
“You could send him to Disney[land] Paris for a month and save some money"
Judge's verdict on UK council that paid £500,000 to house 10-year-old boy in an illegal children's home for four months
Story by @tomwall.bsky.social for @tbij.bsky.social
Judge's verdict on UK council that paid £500,000 to house 10-year-old boy in an illegal children's home for four months
Story by @tomwall.bsky.social for @tbij.bsky.social
This is a scandal hiding in plain sight - 100s of vulnerable kids sent to illegal children's homes every year at vast public expense. This latest case reveals a system in crisis. My report for @tbij.bsky.social & @thetimes.com with
@andrewellson1.bsky.social
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
@andrewellson1.bsky.social
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
Council spent £500,000 to house vulnerable child in unregistered home
A judge has ruled that the standard of care was‘wholly inadequate’ after hearing of staff’s frequent use of restraint and the boy’s social isolation
www.thetimes.com
June 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
This is a scandal hiding in plain sight - 100s of vulnerable kids sent to illegal children's homes every year at vast public expense. This latest case reveals a system in crisis. My report for @tbij.bsky.social & @thetimes.com with
@andrewellson1.bsky.social
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
@andrewellson1.bsky.social
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
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Brand new research reported by @tomwall.bsky.social this weekend:
Our new article, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org describes the extent of inequalities in care homes - with better care going to those that can pay for it.
For-profit homes delivering poorest care for state-funded residents:
Our new article, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org describes the extent of inequalities in care homes - with better care going to those that can pay for it.
For-profit homes delivering poorest care for state-funded residents:
Let down by the care system: state-funded patients
Residents in state-funded private facilities more likely to receive below standard treatment, according to Oxford University study
observer.co.uk
May 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Brand new research reported by @tomwall.bsky.social this weekend:
Our new article, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org describes the extent of inequalities in care homes - with better care going to those that can pay for it.
For-profit homes delivering poorest care for state-funded residents:
Our new article, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org describes the extent of inequalities in care homes - with better care going to those that can pay for it.
For-profit homes delivering poorest care for state-funded residents:
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"Access campaigners hope the Dartmoor ruling will push Labour to open up more land to the public... Some wonder if the judgment could prompt other national parks to allow responsible backpacking camping"
Cracking piece by @tomwall.bsky.social:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Cracking piece by @tomwall.bsky.social:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Blissful isolation: wild camping on Dartmoor to celebrate a protected right
Backpack camping is defended after a supreme court ruling, securing access to a unique experience of nature in England
www.theguardian.com
May 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
"Access campaigners hope the Dartmoor ruling will push Labour to open up more land to the public... Some wonder if the judgment could prompt other national parks to allow responsible backpacking camping"
Cracking piece by @tomwall.bsky.social:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Cracking piece by @tomwall.bsky.social:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
For-profit care homes looking after poorer state-funded residents deliver worse care than equivalent council or charity-run homes. My write-up of new Oxford Uni research... also my first piece in the new Observer
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Let down by the care system: state-funded patients
Residents in state-funded private facilities more likely to receive below standard treatment, according to Oxford University study
observer.co.uk
May 4, 2025 at 7:58 AM
For-profit care homes looking after poorer state-funded residents deliver worse care than equivalent council or charity-run homes. My write-up of new Oxford Uni research... also my first piece in the new Observer
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
We've been talking to vets working for the UK's biggest pet care corporate for months. This is what they told us. More tonight on File on 4 Investigates on BBC R4 at 8pm. #pets #vets
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Vets tell BBC they are under 'consistent pressure' to make money
Some tell the BBC they are encouraged to compete over the number of procedures they carry out on pets.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 15, 2025 at 6:35 AM
We've been talking to vets working for the UK's biggest pet care corporate for months. This is what they told us. More tonight on File on 4 Investigates on BBC R4 at 8pm. #pets #vets
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A public body funded & accountable to David Lammy is exploiting hundreds of teachers on zero hour contracts. My latest for the Observer 👇 www.theguardian.com/business/202...
British Council accused of forcing gig economy teachers into ‘feeding frenzy’ for work
With regular teaching hours unavailable, agency tutors must compete for lessons
www.theguardian.com
March 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A public body funded & accountable to David Lammy is exploiting hundreds of teachers on zero hour contracts. My latest for the Observer 👇 www.theguardian.com/business/202...
This important investigation by Hannah Summers reveals deep systemic issues in the family courts: how could an unregulated psychologist with "alarming" views have such a devastating impact on so many families for so many years? 1/2
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Psychologist’s ‘alarming’ views on domestic abuse throw spotlight on…
Undercover recording reveals Melanie Gill berating ‘completely biased’ judges who have bought into ‘radical feminism’
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
January 30, 2025 at 8:50 AM
This important investigation by Hannah Summers reveals deep systemic issues in the family courts: how could an unregulated psychologist with "alarming" views have such a devastating impact on so many families for so many years? 1/2
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
The reporting of these ONS projections appear to back the right wing narrative that we are overrun but in fact they show without migration the population will be shrinking by 2029 & there will be no one to generate growth or care for all the old people...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
January 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The reporting of these ONS projections appear to back the right wing narrative that we are overrun but in fact they show without migration the population will be shrinking by 2029 & there will be no one to generate growth or care for all the old people...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Employment rights minister warns gig economy platforms they may be breaking the law. My latest for the Observer 1/3
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Gig economy firms warned by UK government they may be operating illegally
Companies supplying ‘freelance’ workers contacted by minister over practices that could breach employment law
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Employment rights minister warns gig economy platforms they may be breaking the law. My latest for the Observer 1/3
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Reposted by Tom Wall
🔴Met Police Accused of Lying About Planned Gaza Protest at the BBC
Green Party’s Deputy Leader Zack Polanski challenges the Home Secretary, as row deepens over police handling of Palestine solidarity march
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/21/m...
Green Party’s Deputy Leader Zack Polanski challenges the Home Secretary, as row deepens over police handling of Palestine solidarity march
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/21/m...
Met Police Accused of Lying About Planned Gaza Protest at the BBC
Green Party's Deputy Leader Zack Polanski challenges the Home Secretary, as row deepens over police handling of Palestine solidarity march
bylinetimes.com
January 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🔴Met Police Accused of Lying About Planned Gaza Protest at the BBC
Green Party’s Deputy Leader Zack Polanski challenges the Home Secretary, as row deepens over police handling of Palestine solidarity march
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/21/m...
Green Party’s Deputy Leader Zack Polanski challenges the Home Secretary, as row deepens over police handling of Palestine solidarity march
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/21/m...
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Living Wage Foundation accused of accrediting firms not paying the living wage
Living Wage Foundation accused of accrediting firms not paying the living wage
Facilities giant called ‘uncaring’ by low-paid cleaners, who believed they were covered by a fair-pay pledge
Low-paid cleaners have accused the Living Wage Foundation of giving accreditation to an “uncaring” outsourcing company paying less than the…
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Living Wage Foundation accused of accrediting firms not paying the living wage
Incredibly the Living Wage Foundation is accrediting major outsourcing firms making vast profits while paying employees below a living wage. I spoke to low paid cleaners working for one of these accredited outsourcers 👇
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Living Wage Foundation accused of accrediting firms not paying the living wage
Airline agency workers kept on minimum wage despite Living Wage Foundation’s fair pay pledge
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Incredibly the Living Wage Foundation is accrediting major outsourcing firms making vast profits while paying employees below a living wage. I spoke to low paid cleaners working for one of these accredited outsourcers 👇
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
This week @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social brought up my story about gig firms making "freelance" retail assistants "pay to get paid" in three days at PMQs. These workers will not be protected by the employment rights bill. Sadly the prime minister didn't grasp this.
www.youtube.com/live/eJJ5Ie8...
www.youtube.com/live/eJJ5Ie8...
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January 16, 2025 at 11:53 AM
This week @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social brought up my story about gig firms making "freelance" retail assistants "pay to get paid" in three days at PMQs. These workers will not be protected by the employment rights bill. Sadly the prime minister didn't grasp this.
www.youtube.com/live/eJJ5Ie8...
www.youtube.com/live/eJJ5Ie8...
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I hereby declare Littlejohn's Law:
"When a columnist rages against people working from home, it is almost certain they wrote it while working from home."
(Via Private Eye)
"When a columnist rages against people working from home, it is almost certain they wrote it while working from home."
(Via Private Eye)
January 14, 2025 at 8:14 AM
I hereby declare Littlejohn's Law:
"When a columnist rages against people working from home, it is almost certain they wrote it while working from home."
(Via Private Eye)
"When a columnist rages against people working from home, it is almost certain they wrote it while working from home."
(Via Private Eye)