Ian Brown
@ijbbuster.bsky.social
Artist, teacher, husband, dog lover, a member of the LGBTQ community
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Israel to ban dozens of aid agencies from Gaza as 10 nations warn about suffering
Israel to ban dozens of aid agencies from Gaza as 10 nations warn about suffering
Failure of groups including MSF and ActionAid to hand over staff details means they will not be able to operate in Gaza, say Israeli officials
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During a fierce storm I could hear the panicked screams of children in tents outside. This is Christmas in Gaza
Israel has announced it will stop dozens of aid organisations working in Gaza within 36 hours for failing to meet stringent new requirements to hand over personal details of Palestinian and international staff deployed in the devastated territory.
The list of groups hit by the ban include some of the world’s best known humanitarian organisations such as ActionAid, International Rescue Committee and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Israel to ban dozens of aid agencies from Gaza as 10 nations warn about suffering
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'You shouldn't be getting a medal for being robbed by your own government'
92 year old Betty Brown, the oldest surviving victim of the Post Office IT scandal, told #BBCBreakfast she was 'very honoured, but angry' about being made an OBE in the New Year Honours
92 year old Betty Brown, the oldest surviving victim of the Post Office IT scandal, told #BBCBreakfast she was 'very honoured, but angry' about being made an OBE in the New Year Honours
December 30, 2025 at 8:02 AM
'You shouldn't be getting a medal for being robbed by your own government'
92 year old Betty Brown, the oldest surviving victim of the Post Office IT scandal, told #BBCBreakfast she was 'very honoured, but angry' about being made an OBE in the New Year Honours
92 year old Betty Brown, the oldest surviving victim of the Post Office IT scandal, told #BBCBreakfast she was 'very honoured, but angry' about being made an OBE in the New Year Honours
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Artists show the way it's done.
December 29, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Artists show the way it's done.
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Sarah Phillimore (on X) is persistently targeting @sophiemolly.co.uk in what is now a clearly made-out course of conduct of targeted harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 with repeated doxxing by deadnaming. Sophie, if you see this, DM us asap. We will assist.
December 29, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Sarah Phillimore (on X) is persistently targeting @sophiemolly.co.uk in what is now a clearly made-out course of conduct of targeted harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 with repeated doxxing by deadnaming. Sophie, if you see this, DM us asap. We will assist.
"Secret Santa"
Inspired by @hrynipplelvr.bsky.social
A bit late in the season but enjoy!
#Christmas #santa #fetish #santaclaus #lgbtq #beardedman #bodypositive #beardedgay #bigmen #skyart #gayart #Santa #illustration #gayleathermen #Gay #Hairy #oso #GaySanta #GayBear #brighton #merrychristmas🎄
Inspired by @hrynipplelvr.bsky.social
A bit late in the season but enjoy!
#Christmas #santa #fetish #santaclaus #lgbtq #beardedman #bodypositive #beardedgay #bigmen #skyart #gayart #Santa #illustration #gayleathermen #Gay #Hairy #oso #GaySanta #GayBear #brighton #merrychristmas🎄
December 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"Secret Santa"
Inspired by @hrynipplelvr.bsky.social
A bit late in the season but enjoy!
#Christmas #santa #fetish #santaclaus #lgbtq #beardedman #bodypositive #beardedgay #bigmen #skyart #gayart #Santa #illustration #gayleathermen #Gay #Hairy #oso #GaySanta #GayBear #brighton #merrychristmas🎄
Inspired by @hrynipplelvr.bsky.social
A bit late in the season but enjoy!
#Christmas #santa #fetish #santaclaus #lgbtq #beardedman #bodypositive #beardedgay #bigmen #skyart #gayart #Santa #illustration #gayleathermen #Gay #Hairy #oso #GaySanta #GayBear #brighton #merrychristmas🎄
"Ice-cream Bear"
Pen on Strathmore paper.
9 years ago I did a sketch from a photo of Marcelo Carrard, recently I was reminded of it, I thought I'd bring it upto date!
COMMISSIONS TAKEN
#Gay #Art #drawing #lgbtq🌈 #illustration #icecream ##BearArt #bodypositive #gayart #skyart #daddybear
Pen on Strathmore paper.
9 years ago I did a sketch from a photo of Marcelo Carrard, recently I was reminded of it, I thought I'd bring it upto date!
COMMISSIONS TAKEN
#Gay #Art #drawing #lgbtq🌈 #illustration #icecream ##BearArt #bodypositive #gayart #skyart #daddybear
December 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
"Ice-cream Bear"
Pen on Strathmore paper.
9 years ago I did a sketch from a photo of Marcelo Carrard, recently I was reminded of it, I thought I'd bring it upto date!
COMMISSIONS TAKEN
#Gay #Art #drawing #lgbtq🌈 #illustration #icecream ##BearArt #bodypositive #gayart #skyart #daddybear
Pen on Strathmore paper.
9 years ago I did a sketch from a photo of Marcelo Carrard, recently I was reminded of it, I thought I'd bring it upto date!
COMMISSIONS TAKEN
#Gay #Art #drawing #lgbtq🌈 #illustration #icecream ##BearArt #bodypositive #gayart #skyart #daddybear
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"The question is whether political leaders are brave enough to speak the truth?
Immigration is good for this country and that we have a clear, moral responsibility to protect those failed by global injustice and political neglect."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Immigration is good for this country and that we have a clear, moral responsibility to protect those failed by global injustice and political neglect."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Calais exposes our moral failure on migration. We can and...
A visit to the French town’s makeshift migrant encampments made it clear that we need a new vision for the new year
observer.co.uk
December 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
"The question is whether political leaders are brave enough to speak the truth?
Immigration is good for this country and that we have a clear, moral responsibility to protect those failed by global injustice and political neglect."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Immigration is good for this country and that we have a clear, moral responsibility to protect those failed by global injustice and political neglect."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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This gives me real hope. In the last 24 hours you've donated over £20k to @calaisappeal.bsky.social
Please do watch my Christmas message here:
youtu.be/lopMMkz0law?...
and donate here:
www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
Please do watch my Christmas message here:
youtu.be/lopMMkz0law?...
and donate here:
www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
Zack Polanski's Christmas Message
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
This gives me real hope. In the last 24 hours you've donated over £20k to @calaisappeal.bsky.social
Please do watch my Christmas message here:
youtu.be/lopMMkz0law?...
and donate here:
www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
Please do watch my Christmas message here:
youtu.be/lopMMkz0law?...
and donate here:
www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
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The Guardian accused me of hubris because I dared post at 3pm.
The Calais Appeal donations are shooting up.
Maybe the King might like to donate too? Or maybe the Government could actually implement a fair & managed migration system?
A Christmas miracle!
The Calais Appeal donations are shooting up.
Maybe the King might like to donate too? Or maybe the Government could actually implement a fair & managed migration system?
A Christmas miracle!
December 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The Guardian accused me of hubris because I dared post at 3pm.
The Calais Appeal donations are shooting up.
Maybe the King might like to donate too? Or maybe the Government could actually implement a fair & managed migration system?
A Christmas miracle!
The Calais Appeal donations are shooting up.
Maybe the King might like to donate too? Or maybe the Government could actually implement a fair & managed migration system?
A Christmas miracle!
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America needs an Attorney General who:
1) will read a law,
2) understand what she is reading, and
3) comply with it.
That doesn't seem like too much to ask, does it?
1) will read a law,
2) understand what she is reading, and
3) comply with it.
That doesn't seem like too much to ask, does it?
December 25, 2025 at 2:29 AM
America needs an Attorney General who:
1) will read a law,
2) understand what she is reading, and
3) comply with it.
That doesn't seem like too much to ask, does it?
1) will read a law,
2) understand what she is reading, and
3) comply with it.
That doesn't seem like too much to ask, does it?
"Buff Santa"
Illustration, pen on Strathmore Paper.
Merry Christmas to all!
Commissions taken.
#Christmas #santa #santaclaus #musclebear #jockstrap #lgbtq #bodypositive #bigmen #skyart #gayart #illustration #Gay #Hairy #oso #GaySanta #GayBear #fetish #brighton #merrychristmas🎄
Illustration, pen on Strathmore Paper.
Merry Christmas to all!
Commissions taken.
#Christmas #santa #santaclaus #musclebear #jockstrap #lgbtq #bodypositive #bigmen #skyart #gayart #illustration #Gay #Hairy #oso #GaySanta #GayBear #fetish #brighton #merrychristmas🎄
December 25, 2025 at 12:21 PM
"Buff Santa"
Illustration, pen on Strathmore Paper.
Merry Christmas to all!
Commissions taken.
#Christmas #santa #santaclaus #musclebear #jockstrap #lgbtq #bodypositive #bigmen #skyart #gayart #illustration #Gay #Hairy #oso #GaySanta #GayBear #fetish #brighton #merrychristmas🎄
Illustration, pen on Strathmore Paper.
Merry Christmas to all!
Commissions taken.
#Christmas #santa #santaclaus #musclebear #jockstrap #lgbtq #bodypositive #bigmen #skyart #gayart #illustration #Gay #Hairy #oso #GaySanta #GayBear #fetish #brighton #merrychristmas🎄
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Despite the title of this week’s @bigissue.com column , it is more about my love of Manchester than resigning from Monkey Cage - but here it is
www.bigissue.com/opinion/robi...
www.bigissue.com/opinion/robi...
Comedian Robin Ince: 'Why I had no choice but to resign from the BBC'
Robin Ince explains why he has stepped down from The Infinite Monkey Cage, after finding his values are at odds with the BBC.
www.bigissue.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Despite the title of this week’s @bigissue.com column , it is more about my love of Manchester than resigning from Monkey Cage - but here it is
www.bigissue.com/opinion/robi...
www.bigissue.com/opinion/robi...
"Rubber Santa"
Inspired by classic Coke Cola Santa
Illustration, pen Bristol paper.
Commissions taken.
#Christmas #santa #santaclaus #lgbtq #bodypositive #bigmen #skyart #gayart #Santa #cokecola #illustration #Gay #Hairy #oso #GaySanta #GayBear #brighton #merrychristmas🎄#rubberfetish #rubber
Inspired by classic Coke Cola Santa
Illustration, pen Bristol paper.
Commissions taken.
#Christmas #santa #santaclaus #lgbtq #bodypositive #bigmen #skyart #gayart #Santa #cokecola #illustration #Gay #Hairy #oso #GaySanta #GayBear #brighton #merrychristmas🎄#rubberfetish #rubber
December 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
"Rubber Santa"
Inspired by classic Coke Cola Santa
Illustration, pen Bristol paper.
Commissions taken.
#Christmas #santa #santaclaus #lgbtq #bodypositive #bigmen #skyart #gayart #Santa #cokecola #illustration #Gay #Hairy #oso #GaySanta #GayBear #brighton #merrychristmas🎄#rubberfetish #rubber
Inspired by classic Coke Cola Santa
Illustration, pen Bristol paper.
Commissions taken.
#Christmas #santa #santaclaus #lgbtq #bodypositive #bigmen #skyart #gayart #Santa #cokecola #illustration #Gay #Hairy #oso #GaySanta #GayBear #brighton #merrychristmas🎄#rubberfetish #rubber
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I was just reminded of this - how a felon and convicted sexual abuser stole money from children with cancer but enough USA citizens thought he was the sort of person who should lead their country that he is President FOR THE SECOND TIME
www.forbes.com/sites/danale...
www.forbes.com/sites/danale...
www.forbes.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I was just reminded of this - how a felon and convicted sexual abuser stole money from children with cancer but enough USA citizens thought he was the sort of person who should lead their country that he is President FOR THE SECOND TIME
www.forbes.com/sites/danale...
www.forbes.com/sites/danale...
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I think The Express needs to find their Xmas spirit.
We're paying £476m for a regime that tear gasses babies & destroys shelters in freezing conditions.
We should divert that money to a functioning and fair migration system.
Tune in to @boldpolitics.bsky.social at 3pm tomorrow.
We're paying £476m for a regime that tear gasses babies & destroys shelters in freezing conditions.
We should divert that money to a functioning and fair migration system.
Tune in to @boldpolitics.bsky.social at 3pm tomorrow.
December 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I think The Express needs to find their Xmas spirit.
We're paying £476m for a regime that tear gasses babies & destroys shelters in freezing conditions.
We should divert that money to a functioning and fair migration system.
Tune in to @boldpolitics.bsky.social at 3pm tomorrow.
We're paying £476m for a regime that tear gasses babies & destroys shelters in freezing conditions.
We should divert that money to a functioning and fair migration system.
Tune in to @boldpolitics.bsky.social at 3pm tomorrow.
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look at how little effort it takes for someone on the conservative grievance circuit to destroy a life
millions of college kids have half assed an assignment at the last minute, you eat the F and move on
but the effort to push trans people out of public life will use whatever it can get
millions of college kids have half assed an assignment at the last minute, you eat the F and move on
but the effort to push trans people out of public life will use whatever it can get
Worth noting that the student admits that she just threw the thing together in 30 minutes without reading the paper she was supposed to be responding to.
December 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
look at how little effort it takes for someone on the conservative grievance circuit to destroy a life
millions of college kids have half assed an assignment at the last minute, you eat the F and move on
but the effort to push trans people out of public life will use whatever it can get
millions of college kids have half assed an assignment at the last minute, you eat the F and move on
but the effort to push trans people out of public life will use whatever it can get
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“He raped me.”
“Donald J Trump had raped her along with Jeffrey Epstein.”
“She was found with her head ‘blown off’… there was no way it was a suicide.”
Now we’re starting to see why Trump was hiding the Epstein files, and it probably gets much worse.
“Donald J Trump had raped her along with Jeffrey Epstein.”
“She was found with her head ‘blown off’… there was no way it was a suicide.”
Now we’re starting to see why Trump was hiding the Epstein files, and it probably gets much worse.
December 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
“He raped me.”
“Donald J Trump had raped her along with Jeffrey Epstein.”
“She was found with her head ‘blown off’… there was no way it was a suicide.”
Now we’re starting to see why Trump was hiding the Epstein files, and it probably gets much worse.
“Donald J Trump had raped her along with Jeffrey Epstein.”
“She was found with her head ‘blown off’… there was no way it was a suicide.”
Now we’re starting to see why Trump was hiding the Epstein files, and it probably gets much worse.
"Santa Caught Short"
Inspired by @papadbear.bsky.social
Have a great festive season. 🎅🏽
#Christmas #Xmas #santa #fetish #santaclaus #lgbtq #beardedman #bodypositive #beardedgay #bigmen #skyart #gayart #Santa #illustration #gayleathermen #Gay #Hairy #oso #GaySanta #GayBear #brighton #merrychristmas🎄
Inspired by @papadbear.bsky.social
Have a great festive season. 🎅🏽
#Christmas #Xmas #santa #fetish #santaclaus #lgbtq #beardedman #bodypositive #beardedgay #bigmen #skyart #gayart #Santa #illustration #gayleathermen #Gay #Hairy #oso #GaySanta #GayBear #brighton #merrychristmas🎄
December 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
"Santa Caught Short"
Inspired by @papadbear.bsky.social
Have a great festive season. 🎅🏽
#Christmas #Xmas #santa #fetish #santaclaus #lgbtq #beardedman #bodypositive #beardedgay #bigmen #skyart #gayart #Santa #illustration #gayleathermen #Gay #Hairy #oso #GaySanta #GayBear #brighton #merrychristmas🎄
Inspired by @papadbear.bsky.social
Have a great festive season. 🎅🏽
#Christmas #Xmas #santa #fetish #santaclaus #lgbtq #beardedman #bodypositive #beardedgay #bigmen #skyart #gayart #Santa #illustration #gayleathermen #Gay #Hairy #oso #GaySanta #GayBear #brighton #merrychristmas🎄
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We're keen to challenge the predicate to the case brought by the (revoltingly homophobic) Christian Institute: that upholding the rights of those protected by the Equality Act is a contestable and political stance. So, thanks, I guess to them.
Supporting LGBT+ rights is political in a way that breaches the civil service code and opposing them is not political in a way that precludes charitable status is a... complex position to hold, although one managed by former LGBA hate group with charitable status trustee Kathleen Stock.
December 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We're keen to challenge the predicate to the case brought by the (revoltingly homophobic) Christian Institute: that upholding the rights of those protected by the Equality Act is a contestable and political stance. So, thanks, I guess to them.
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Alice Sullivan tells universities to suppress pro-trans research to protect GC staff. However, HER OWN DATA shows pro-trans research is already more suppressed.
When I told the BBC this, they edited out any reference to the data. They have now corrected the record.
www.bbc.co.uk/helpandfeedb...
When I told the BBC this, they edited out any reference to the data. They have now corrected the record.
www.bbc.co.uk/helpandfeedb...
Corrections and Clarifications
The BBC's responses to editorial, technical and corporate issues.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Alice Sullivan tells universities to suppress pro-trans research to protect GC staff. However, HER OWN DATA shows pro-trans research is already more suppressed.
When I told the BBC this, they edited out any reference to the data. They have now corrected the record.
www.bbc.co.uk/helpandfeedb...
When I told the BBC this, they edited out any reference to the data. They have now corrected the record.
www.bbc.co.uk/helpandfeedb...
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A summons against Reginald D Hunter by the Campaign Against Antisemitism has been quashed after a judge ruled the 'abusive' private prosecution was intended to get the comedian 'cancelled'
Comedian's 'antisemitism' case thrown out as prosecution labelled 'abusive'
www.thenational.scot
December 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A summons against Reginald D Hunter by the Campaign Against Antisemitism has been quashed after a judge ruled the 'abusive' private prosecution was intended to get the comedian 'cancelled'
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Hampshire's CC elections cancelled in 2025
Mayoral elections postponed from 2026 to 28
Now: Government allows councils to delay their elections further
This is not devolution but Dismantling of democracy
Help to stop this!
Signing + share: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Mayoral elections postponed from 2026 to 28
Now: Government allows councils to delay their elections further
This is not devolution but Dismantling of democracy
Help to stop this!
Signing + share: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Remove power to cancel local government elections
Change the law to remove the power of the Secretary of State to cancel any further forthcoming local government, metropolitan borough, London borough or any other elections, for example, but not limit...
petition.parliament.uk
December 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Hampshire's CC elections cancelled in 2025
Mayoral elections postponed from 2026 to 28
Now: Government allows councils to delay their elections further
This is not devolution but Dismantling of democracy
Help to stop this!
Signing + share: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Mayoral elections postponed from 2026 to 28
Now: Government allows councils to delay their elections further
This is not devolution but Dismantling of democracy
Help to stop this!
Signing + share: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
🚨BREAKING: GRETA THUNBERG ARRESTED UNDER TERRORISM ACT FOR SUPPORTING 'PALESTINE ACTION PRISONERS'
December 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
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One the highlights of 2025 was meeting @anthonyhurd.bsky.social.
By happenstance, I happen to be in California on June 7 for the opening of 'Lovers + Fighters' exhibit at @thinkspace-art.bsky.social in Los Angeles.
I was able to meet him and later purchase “We Found A Way” original art as well.
By happenstance, I happen to be in California on June 7 for the opening of 'Lovers + Fighters' exhibit at @thinkspace-art.bsky.social in Los Angeles.
I was able to meet him and later purchase “We Found A Way” original art as well.
December 23, 2025 at 1:37 AM
One the highlights of 2025 was meeting @anthonyhurd.bsky.social.
By happenstance, I happen to be in California on June 7 for the opening of 'Lovers + Fighters' exhibit at @thinkspace-art.bsky.social in Los Angeles.
I was able to meet him and later purchase “We Found A Way” original art as well.
By happenstance, I happen to be in California on June 7 for the opening of 'Lovers + Fighters' exhibit at @thinkspace-art.bsky.social in Los Angeles.
I was able to meet him and later purchase “We Found A Way” original art as well.
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BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
www.muellershewrote.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...