A nurse has been struck off after 45 years of service for sharing anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim posts on social media, that warned of foreigners coming to the UK and "being your rulers".
"These give nothing and get everything," the caption on a series of images shared by Roberta Batchelor said. The images included one of a boat filled with people arriving at a beach. Another image showed a homeless veteran with the caption "these give everything and get nothing."
She's saying what a a lot of people are thinking, but you have to be careful these days what you say on SM, given who's in government and what happened to other SM posters last summer.
It's wrong, but it's the times we live in now.
I hope her pension isn't affected
Anonymous said
Jan 6 1:55 PM, 2026
Red Okktober wrote:
She's saying what a a lot of people are thinking, but you have to be careful these days what you say on SM, given who's in government and what happened to other SM posters last summer.
It's wrong, but it's the times we live in now.
I hope her pension isn't affected
I think the difference here is that last summer's incidents were in breach of the law (inciting racial hatred/violence) whereas this one was a breach of her employer's professional standards code, and nothing to do with the law or who's in government.
Magica said
Jan 6 4:41 PM, 2026
I think it's disgusting. She said what we all say!
There was a Muslim MP who went on camera saying they should do this, swipe his hand across his neck in a knife movement, to us! Nothing done. Plenty of cases the same.
If this hasn't made people see the injustice Starmer does to the indigenous people of this country, then nothing will.
Red Okktober said
Jan 6 5:28 PM, 2026
Anonymous wrote:
I think the difference here is that last summer's incidents were in breach of the law (inciting racial hatred/violence) whereas this one was a breach of her employer's professional standards code, and nothing to do with the law or who's in government.
It's got everything to do with this government, as they have set a precedent of imprisoning people for SM posts relating to immigrants - they have put anti-immigrant SM posts under the spotlight.
Do you not think that this lady's employers would have been influenced by those jail sentences when deciding to sack her?
Syl said
Jan 6 6:59 PM, 2026
Red Okktober wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
I think the difference here is that last summer's incidents were in breach of the law (inciting racial hatred/violence) whereas this one was a breach of her employer's professional standards code, and nothing to do with the law or who's in government.
It's got everything to do with this government, as they have set a precedent of imprisoning people for SM posts relating to immigrants - they have put anti-immigrant SM posts under the spotlight.
Do you not think that this lady's employers would have been influenced by those jail sentences when deciding to sack her?
Of course they would. Organisations take the lead from governments.
The very reason the Muslim gangs were covered up for so long is because the governments, Cons and Labour both, tried to hide the truth from the public.
This lady who started off as a cleaner, gradually worked her way up to be a nurse, then a ward manager, winning a Pride of Nursing Award 10 years ago, has been made out to be a dangerous racist, when she has said what millions say and think daily.
Her mistake was posting her thoughts online, when everyone knows the WOKE society is always lurking waiting to pounce on anyone who talks out of their line.
But should she have been sacked for that?
Anonymous said
Jan 6 7:28 PM, 2026
Red Okktober wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
I think the difference here is that last summer's incidents were in breach of the law (inciting racial hatred/violence) whereas this one was a breach of her employer's professional standards code, and nothing to do with the law or who's in government.
It's got everything to do with this government, as they have set a precedent of imprisoning people for SM posts relating to immigrants - they have put anti-immigrant SM posts under the spotlight.
Do you not think that this lady's employers would have been influenced by those jail sentences when deciding to sack her?
No idea.
Magica said
Jan 6 8:14 PM, 2026
Syl wrote:
Red Okktober wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
I think the difference here is that last summer's incidents were in breach of the law (inciting racial hatred/violence) whereas this one was a breach of her employer's professional standards code, and nothing to do with the law or who's in government.
It's got everything to do with this government, as they have set a precedent of imprisoning people for SM posts relating to immigrants - they have put anti-immigrant SM posts under the spotlight.
Do you not think that this lady's employers would have been influenced by those jail sentences when deciding to sack her?
Of course they would. Organisations take the lead from governments.
The very reason the Muslim gangs were covered up for so long is because the governments, Cons and Labour both, tried to hide the truth from the public.
This lady who started off as a cleaner, gradually worked her way up to be a nurse, then a ward manager, winning a Pride of Nursing Award 10 years ago, has been made out to be a dangerous racist, when she has said what millions say and think daily.
Her mistake was posting her thoughts online, when everyone knows the WOKE society is always lurking waiting to pounce on anyone who talks out of their line.
But should she have been sacked for that?
No she shouldn't, not for telling the truth.
Syl said
Jan 6 11:12 PM, 2026
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
Red Okktober wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
I think the difference here is that last summer's incidents were in breach of the law (inciting racial hatred/violence) whereas this one was a breach of her employer's professional standards code, and nothing to do with the law or who's in government.
It's got everything to do with this government, as they have set a precedent of imprisoning people for SM posts relating to immigrants - they have put anti-immigrant SM posts under the spotlight.
Do you not think that this lady's employers would have been influenced by those jail sentences when deciding to sack her?
Of course they would. Organisations take the lead from governments.
The very reason the Muslim gangs were covered up for so long is because the governments, Cons and Labour both, tried to hide the truth from the public.
This lady who started off as a cleaner, gradually worked her way up to be a nurse, then a ward manager, winning a Pride of Nursing Award 10 years ago, has been made out to be a dangerous racist, when she has said what millions say and think daily.
Her mistake was posting her thoughts online, when everyone knows the WOKE society is always lurking waiting to pounce on anyone who talks out of their line.
But should she have been sacked for that?
No she shouldn't, not for telling the truth.
It's not a new thing. Years ago I knew someone who was sacked when something she wrote on Facebook was reported to her employer. She worked at a local school.
Like Red said, people have to be careful what they write on social media. Some people are actively looking for negative comments, and are all to eager to report others. The Internet is a great help for Big Brother.
Anonymous said
Jan 7 8:19 AM, 2026
Syl wrote:
A nurse has been struck off after 45 years of service for sharing anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim posts on social media, that warned of foreigners coming to the UK and "being your rulers".
"These give nothing and get everything," the caption on a series of images shared by Roberta Batchelor said. The images included one of a boat filled with people arriving at a beach. Another image showed a homeless veteran with the caption "these give everything and get nothing."
Good. It was a racist statement. She’s a public servant.
Millions of Muslims have been here for multiple generations, pay tax, are lawful citizens. What if she had said the same about the Jews ?
Get a grip, all of you. This place is becoming an echo chamber and a lot of it has to do with this.
Anonymous said
Jan 7 12:36 PM, 2026
Syl wrote:
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
Red Okktober wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
I think the difference here is that last summer's incidents were in breach of the law (inciting racial hatred/violence) whereas this one was a breach of her employer's professional standards code, and nothing to do with the law or who's in government.
It's got everything to do with this government, as they have set a precedent of imprisoning people for SM posts relating to immigrants - they have put anti-immigrant SM posts under the spotlight.
Do you not think that this lady's employers would have been influenced by those jail sentences when deciding to sack her?
Of course they would. Organisations take the lead from governments.
The very reason the Muslim gangs were covered up for so long is because the governments, Cons and Labour both, tried to hide the truth from the public.
This lady who started off as a cleaner, gradually worked her way up to be a nurse, then a ward manager, winning a Pride of Nursing Award 10 years ago, has been made out to be a dangerous racist, when she has said what millions say and think daily.
Her mistake was posting her thoughts online, when everyone knows the WOKE society is always lurking waiting to pounce on anyone who talks out of their line.
But should she have been sacked for that?
No she shouldn't, not for telling the truth.
It's not a new thing. Years ago I knew someone who was sacked when something she wrote on Facebook was reported to her employer. She worked at a local school.
Like Red said, people have to be careful what they write on social media. Some people are actively looking for negative comments, and are all to eager to report others. The Internet is a great help for Big Brother.
You have to be especially careful if you're working in certain professions - making what can be seen as racist comments can be the kiss of death to your career if you're working for the police, government, judiciary, schools or colleges, and as in this case, the health service. You might think it's a form of oppression, but I guess you can't have people who work in these areas showing prejudice.
Magica said
Jan 7 12:39 PM, 2026
Syl wrote:
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
Red Okktober wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
I think the difference here is that last summer's incidents were in breach of the law (inciting racial hatred/violence) whereas this one was a breach of her employer's professional standards code, and nothing to do with the law or who's in government.
It's got everything to do with this government, as they have set a precedent of imprisoning people for SM posts relating to immigrants - they have put anti-immigrant SM posts under the spotlight.
Do you not think that this lady's employers would have been influenced by those jail sentences when deciding to sack her?
Of course they would. Organisations take the lead from governments.
The very reason the Muslim gangs were covered up for so long is because the governments, Cons and Labour both, tried to hide the truth from the public.
This lady who started off as a cleaner, gradually worked her way up to be a nurse, then a ward manager, winning a Pride of Nursing Award 10 years ago, has been made out to be a dangerous racist, when she has said what millions say and think daily.
Her mistake was posting her thoughts online, when everyone knows the WOKE society is always lurking waiting to pounce on anyone who talks out of their line.
But should she have been sacked for that?
No she shouldn't, not for telling the truth.
It's not a new thing. Years ago I knew someone who was sacked when something she wrote on Facebook was reported to her employer. She worked at a local school.
Like Red said, people have to be careful what they write on social media. Some people are actively looking for negative comments, and are all to eager to report others. The Internet is a great help for Big Brother.
That's why I'm not on it.
Digger said
Jan 7 1:36 PM, 2026
Anonymous wrote:
Syl wrote:
A nurse has been struck off after 45 years of service for sharing anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim posts on social media, that warned of foreigners coming to the UK and "being your rulers".
"These give nothing and get everything," the caption on a series of images shared by Roberta Batchelor said. The images included one of a boat filled with people arriving at a beach. Another image showed a homeless veteran with the caption "these give everything and get nothing."
Good. It was a racist statement. She’s a public servant.
Millions of Muslims have been here for multiple generations, pay tax, are lawful citizens. What if she had said the same about the Jews ?
Get a grip, all of you. This place is becoming an echo chamber and a lot of it has to do with this.
And yet the likes of Primal Scream, Kneecap, Bob Vylan can stand on stage in front of thousands and spout hate against the Jews with no condemnation or charges. Hypocritical, don't you think?
Magica said
Jan 7 2:41 PM, 2026
Digger wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Syl wrote:
A nurse has been struck off after 45 years of service for sharing anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim posts on social media, that warned of foreigners coming to the UK and "being your rulers".
"These give nothing and get everything," the caption on a series of images shared by Roberta Batchelor said. The images included one of a boat filled with people arriving at a beach. Another image showed a homeless veteran with the caption "these give everything and get nothing."
Good. It was a racist statement. She’s a public servant.
Millions of Muslims have been here for multiple generations, pay tax, are lawful citizens. What if she had said the same about the Jews ?
Get a grip, all of you. This place is becoming an echo chamber and a lot of it has to do with this.
And yet the likes of Primal Scream, Kneecap, Bob Vylan can stand on stage in front of thousands and spout hate against the Jews with no condemnation or charges. Hypocritical, don't you think?
. Well said Digs. It works both ways!
Anonymous said
Jan 7 2:47 PM, 2026
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
Red Okktober wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
I think the difference here is that last summer's incidents were in breach of the law (inciting racial hatred/violence) whereas this one was a breach of her employer's professional standards code, and nothing to do with the law or who's in government.
It's got everything to do with this government, as they have set a precedent of imprisoning people for SM posts relating to immigrants - they have put anti-immigrant SM posts under the spotlight.
Do you not think that this lady's employers would have been influenced by those jail sentences when deciding to sack her?
Of course they would. Organisations take the lead from governments.
The very reason the Muslim gangs were covered up for so long is because the governments, Cons and Labour both, tried to hide the truth from the public.
This lady who started off as a cleaner, gradually worked her way up to be a nurse, then a ward manager, winning a Pride of Nursing Award 10 years ago, has been made out to be a dangerous racist, when she has said what millions say and think daily.
Her mistake was posting her thoughts online, when everyone knows the WOKE society is always lurking waiting to pounce on anyone who talks out of their line.
But should she have been sacked for that?
No she shouldn't, not for telling the truth.
It's not a new thing. Years ago I knew someone who was sacked when something she wrote on Facebook was reported to her employer. She worked at a local school.
Like Red said, people have to be careful what they write on social media. Some people are actively looking for negative comments, and are all to eager to report others. The Internet is a great help for Big Brother.
That's why I'm not on it.
No but you’re on here. Anybody could call the cops in theory. Eg your comment calling for all mosques to be closed. You can’t be too careful.
Syl said
Jan 8 12:17 PM, 2026
Anonymous wrote:
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
Red Okktober wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
I think the difference here is that last summer's incidents were in breach of the law (inciting racial hatred/violence) whereas this one was a breach of her employer's professional standards code, and nothing to do with the law or who's in government.
It's got everything to do with this government, as they have set a precedent of imprisoning people for SM posts relating to immigrants - they have put anti-immigrant SM posts under the spotlight.
Do you not think that this lady's employers would have been influenced by those jail sentences when deciding to sack her?
Of course they would. Organisations take the lead from governments.
The very reason the Muslim gangs were covered up for so long is because the governments, Cons and Labour both, tried to hide the truth from the public.
This lady who started off as a cleaner, gradually worked her way up to be a nurse, then a ward manager, winning a Pride of Nursing Award 10 years ago, has been made out to be a dangerous racist, when she has said what millions say and think daily.
Her mistake was posting her thoughts online, when everyone knows the WOKE society is always lurking waiting to pounce on anyone who talks out of their line.
But should she have been sacked for that?
No she shouldn't, not for telling the truth.
It's not a new thing. Years ago I knew someone who was sacked when something she wrote on Facebook was reported to her employer. She worked at a local school.
Like Red said, people have to be careful what they write on social media. Some people are actively looking for negative comments, and are all to eager to report others. The Internet is a great help for Big Brother.
That's why I'm not on it.
No but you’re on here. Anybody could call the cops in theory. Eg your comment calling for all mosques to be closed. You can’t be too careful.
Remarks can be taken out of context. Re Mosques. Have you seen the clips on here where hate speech is preached in certain Mosques? I have commented that they should be investigated and closed if need be. When the investigation into radicalisation in mosques has been discussed, have you commented on that?
Obviously there has to be a line drawn, especially if you work in an organisation that demands impartiality, like the NHS or education, I dont doubt many, like this nurse, has phrased things wrongly on social media and paid the price.
Syl said
Jan 8 12:46 PM, 2026
Anonymous wrote:
Syl wrote:
A nurse has been struck off after 45 years of service for sharing anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim posts on social media, that warned of foreigners coming to the UK and "being your rulers".
"These give nothing and get everything," the caption on a series of images shared by Roberta Batchelor said. The images included one of a boat filled with people arriving at a beach. Another image showed a homeless veteran with the caption "these give everything and get nothing."
Good. It was a racist statement. She’s a public servant.
Millions of Muslims have been here for multiple generations, pay tax, are lawful citizens. What if she had said the same about the Jews ?
Get a grip, all of you. This place is becoming an echo chamber and a lot of it has to do with this.
She was unwise to couple pics of boat people next to pics of ordinary Muslims, if that is what she did.
I should think every nurse in the country knows that without immigration the NHS would have collapsed decades ago. She admits her posts were wrong, but as she said, she was angry when she posted after just hearing that the government was denying the majority of OAP's winter fuel and TV licence concessions.
When people hear this, knowing that illegal immigrants are given free priority health care, housing, food, and even taxi's to transport them to NHS appointments that others can't get, even though they may have paid into the system for up to 60 years, it angers people, and rightly so.
Magica said
Jan 8 5:46 PM, 2026
Syl wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
Red Okktober wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
I think the difference here is that last summer's incidents were in breach of the law (inciting racial hatred/violence) whereas this one was a breach of her employer's professional standards code, and nothing to do with the law or who's in government.
It's got everything to do with this government, as they have set a precedent of imprisoning people for SM posts relating to immigrants - they have put anti-immigrant SM posts under the spotlight.
Do you not think that this lady's employers would have been influenced by those jail sentences when deciding to sack her?
Of course they would. Organisations take the lead from governments.
The very reason the Muslim gangs were covered up for so long is because the governments, Cons and Labour both, tried to hide the truth from the public.
This lady who started off as a cleaner, gradually worked her way up to be a nurse, then a ward manager, winning a Pride of Nursing Award 10 years ago, has been made out to be a dangerous racist, when she has said what millions say and think daily.
Her mistake was posting her thoughts online, when everyone knows the WOKE society is always lurking waiting to pounce on anyone who talks out of their line.
But should she have been sacked for that?
No she shouldn't, not for telling the truth.
It's not a new thing. Years ago I knew someone who was sacked when something she wrote on Facebook was reported to her employer. She worked at a local school.
Like Red said, people have to be careful what they write on social media. Some people are actively looking for negative comments, and are all to eager to report others. The Internet is a great help for Big Brother.
That's why I'm not on it.
No but you’re on here. Anybody could call the cops in theory. Eg your comment calling for all mosques to be closed. You can’t be too careful.
Remarks can be taken out of context. Re Mosques. Have you seen the clips on here where hate speech is preached in certain Mosques? I have commented that they should be investigated and closed if need be. When the investigation into radicalisation in mosques has been discussed, have you commented on that?
Obviously there has to be a line drawn, especially if you work in an organisation that demands impartiality, like the NHS or education, I dont doubt many, like this nurse, has phrased things wrongly on social media and paid the price.
Just seen this.
Anon,.
All mosques to be closed I said, I meant those who are spreading racists remarks and threats to non muslims. As Syl said, they should be investigated and closed if found racist and radical.
I know a lot of Turkish muslims, lovely people. They integrate with us and are non radical. They're are radicals in all walks of life.
Me and my Muslim friend talk about her religion, she explained things to me, as I have about my spiritual beliefs. It really is similar thoughts, which surprised us both.
If, like that nurse, people complain and she lost her job for her thoughts or have been taken out of context, then that is wrong.
Syl said
Jan 8 6:33 PM, 2026
People often take a sole remark made and post it, completely disregarding the conversation it was in....context is all.
Magica said
Jan 8 8:59 PM, 2026
Syl wrote:
People often take a sole remark made and post it, completely disregarding the conversation it was in....context is all.
A nurse has been struck off after 45 years of service for sharing anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim posts on social media, that warned of foreigners coming to the UK and "being your rulers".
"These give nothing and get everything," the caption on a series of images shared by Roberta Batchelor said. The images included one of a boat filled with people arriving at a beach. Another image showed a homeless veteran with the caption "these give everything and get nothing."
Nurse struck off after 45 years over what she posted on Facebook
It's wrong, but it's the times we live in now.
I hope her pension isn't affected
I think the difference here is that last summer's incidents were in breach of the law (inciting racial hatred/violence) whereas this one was a breach of her employer's professional standards code, and nothing to do with the law or who's in government.
There was a Muslim MP who went on camera saying they should do this, swipe his hand across his neck in a knife movement, to us! Nothing done. Plenty of cases the same.
If this hasn't made people see the injustice Starmer does to the indigenous people of this country, then nothing will.
It's got everything to do with this government, as they have set a precedent of imprisoning people for SM posts relating to immigrants - they have put anti-immigrant SM posts under the spotlight.
Do you not think that this lady's employers would have been influenced by those jail sentences when deciding to sack her?
Of course they would. Organisations take the lead from governments.
The very reason the Muslim gangs were covered up for so long is because the governments, Cons and Labour both, tried to hide the truth from the public.
This lady who started off as a cleaner, gradually worked her way up to be a nurse, then a ward manager, winning a Pride of Nursing Award 10 years ago, has been made out to be a dangerous racist, when she has said what millions say and think daily.
Her mistake was posting her thoughts online, when everyone knows the WOKE society is always lurking waiting to pounce on anyone who talks out of their line.
But should she have been sacked for that?
No idea.
No she shouldn't, not for telling the truth.
It's not a new thing. Years ago I knew someone who was sacked when something she wrote on Facebook was reported to her employer. She worked at a local school.
Like Red said, people have to be careful what they write on social media. Some people are actively looking for negative comments, and are all to eager to report others. The Internet is a great help for Big Brother.
Good. It was a racist statement. She’s a public servant.
Millions of Muslims have been here for multiple generations, pay tax, are lawful citizens. What if she had said the same about the Jews ?
Get a grip, all of you. This place is becoming an echo chamber and a lot of it has to do with this.
You have to be especially careful if you're working in certain professions - making what can be seen as racist comments can be the kiss of death to your career if you're working for the police, government, judiciary, schools or colleges, and as in this case, the health service. You might think it's a form of oppression, but I guess you can't have people who work in these areas showing prejudice.
That's why I'm not on it.
And yet the likes of Primal Scream, Kneecap, Bob Vylan can stand on stage in front of thousands and spout hate against the Jews with no condemnation or charges. Hypocritical, don't you think?
No but you’re on here. Anybody could call the cops in theory. Eg your comment calling for all mosques to be closed. You can’t be too careful.
Remarks can be taken out of context. Re Mosques. Have you seen the clips on here where hate speech is preached in certain Mosques? I have commented that they should be investigated and closed if need be. When the investigation into radicalisation in mosques has been discussed, have you commented on that?
Obviously there has to be a line drawn, especially if you work in an organisation that demands impartiality, like the NHS or education, I dont doubt many, like this nurse, has phrased things wrongly on social media and paid the price.
She was unwise to couple pics of boat people next to pics of ordinary Muslims, if that is what she did.
I should think every nurse in the country knows that without immigration the NHS would have collapsed decades ago. She admits her posts were wrong, but as she said, she was angry when she posted after just hearing that the government was denying the majority of OAP's winter fuel and TV licence concessions.
When people hear this, knowing that illegal immigrants are given free priority health care, housing, food, and even taxi's to transport them to NHS appointments that others can't get, even though they may have paid into the system for up to 60 years, it angers people, and rightly so.
Just seen this.
Anon,.
All mosques to be closed I said, I meant those who are spreading racists remarks and threats to non muslims. As Syl said, they should be investigated and closed if found racist and radical.
I know a lot of Turkish muslims, lovely people. They integrate with us and are non radical. They're are radicals in all walks of life.
Me and my Muslim friend talk about her religion, she explained things to me, as I have about my spiritual beliefs. It really is similar thoughts, which surprised us both.
If, like that nurse, people complain and she lost her job for her thoughts or have been taken out of context, then that is wrong.
Exactly, thanks Syl ,