M'art
@mhart2025.bsky.social
The facts, the whole facts and nothing but the facts.
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https://blueskydirectory.com/starter-packs/all
1:10 p.m.: "But we're going to try and give our Republicans, the weak ones because the strong ones don't need any of our help. We're going to try and give them the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country."
Trump watches TV (1:25–4:03 p.m.)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timelin...
Trump watches TV (1:25–4:03 p.m.)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timelin...
Timeline of the January 6 United States Capitol attack - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
1:10 p.m.: "But we're going to try and give our Republicans, the weak ones because the strong ones don't need any of our help. We're going to try and give them the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country."
Trump watches TV (1:25–4:03 p.m.)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timelin...
Trump watches TV (1:25–4:03 p.m.)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timelin...
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Eviscerating, and rightly, this from @janemartinson.bsky.social, about the inept attack that brought down the BBC's inept leadership. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack. With these resignations, it has given in | Jane Martinson
The corporation should have stood up to the Telegraph, Trump and the Tories. Now, its enemies know how little it takes for it to fold, says Jane Martinson, professor of financial journalism
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Eviscerating, and rightly, this from @janemartinson.bsky.social, about the inept attack that brought down the BBC's inept leadership. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I am an atheist, but I like this Pope!
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I am an atheist, but I like this Pope!
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Today marks just six months to go until the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election! As is now usual, I'll be looking to commission a pre-election poll. If you can, please chip in to the crowdfunder here - all donations gratefully received, and even if you can't donate, please share!
gofund.me/cf862de1a
gofund.me/cf862de1a
Donate to Ballot Box Scotland SP26 Fundraiser, organized by Allan Faulds
This funding will support Ballot Box Scotland's reporting ahead of the 2026 Scottish … Allan Faulds needs your support for Ballot Box Scotland SP26 Fundraiser
gofund.me
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Today marks just six months to go until the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election! As is now usual, I'll be looking to commission a pre-election poll. If you can, please chip in to the crowdfunder here - all donations gratefully received, and even if you can't donate, please share!
gofund.me/cf862de1a
gofund.me/cf862de1a
Lest we forget.
Scottish independence: Treasury figure for cost of Yes vote ‘badly misrepresents’ key research – says academic whose own work it was based on.
archive.is/2014.06.10-2...
Scottish independence: Treasury figure for cost of Yes vote ‘badly misrepresents’ key research – says academic whose own work it was based on.
archive.is/2014.06.10-2...
archive.is
November 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Lest we forget.
Scottish independence: Treasury figure for cost of Yes vote ‘badly misrepresents’ key research – says academic whose own work it was based on.
archive.is/2014.06.10-2...
Scottish independence: Treasury figure for cost of Yes vote ‘badly misrepresents’ key research – says academic whose own work it was based on.
archive.is/2014.06.10-2...
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X effect: How Elon Musk is boosting the British right
X effect: How Elon Musk is boosting the British right
Sky's Tom Cheshire explains how Elon Musk's X is boosting the British right.
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:38 AM
X effect: How Elon Musk is boosting the British right
"This morning, shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick criticised David Lammy for suit shopping after learning about the mistaken release of prisoners."
As echoed by exceptional journo Emma Barnet on Radio 4 this morning.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...
As echoed by exceptional journo Emma Barnet on Radio 4 this morning.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...
One of two men freed in error from Wandsworth prison hands himself in - live updates
William
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
"This morning, shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick criticised David Lammy for suit shopping after learning about the mistaken release of prisoners."
As echoed by exceptional journo Emma Barnet on Radio 4 this morning.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...
As echoed by exceptional journo Emma Barnet on Radio 4 this morning.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...
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A magnificent piece of work. Comprehesive, revelatory & shocking. Journalism this good is always rare & precious but never moreso than at times like this. Latter day Lord Haw Haws being plumped, preened & delivered to your doorstep in plain sight by a Nazi-saluting goon
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
A magnificent piece of work. Comprehesive, revelatory & shocking. Journalism this good is always rare & precious but never moreso than at times like this. Latter day Lord Haw Haws being plumped, preened & delivered to your doorstep in plain sight by a Nazi-saluting goon
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
"HOW ELON MUSK IS BOOSTING THE BRITISH RIGHT
For nine months, Sky News' Data and Forensics team has been investigating whether X's algorithm amplifies right-wing and extreme content. It does."
For nine months, Sky News' Data and Forensics team has been investigating whether X's algorithm amplifies right-wing and extreme content. It does."
A magnificent piece of work. Comprehesive, revelatory & shocking. Journalism this good is always rare & precious but never moreso than at times like this. Latter day Lord Haw Haws being plumped, preened & delivered to your doorstep in plain sight by a Nazi-saluting goon
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:19 AM
"HOW ELON MUSK IS BOOSTING THE BRITISH RIGHT
For nine months, Sky News' Data and Forensics team has been investigating whether X's algorithm amplifies right-wing and extreme content. It does."
For nine months, Sky News' Data and Forensics team has been investigating whether X's algorithm amplifies right-wing and extreme content. It does."
Looking forward to Emma Barnet interviewing Professor Nick Hardwick, past Chief Inspector of Prisons, on Radio 4 on why wrongly freed prisoners has been an issue since 2010 and made worse by the hurried early release scheme introduced in panic in 2023 by the previous government and superseded since.
November 6, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Looking forward to Emma Barnet interviewing Professor Nick Hardwick, past Chief Inspector of Prisons, on Radio 4 on why wrongly freed prisoners has been an issue since 2010 and made worse by the hurried early release scheme introduced in panic in 2023 by the previous government and superseded since.
Shocked to hear BBC journo Emma Barnet assert on Radio 4 that prisons don't open to ministers until 9am and Lammy spent all morning shopping for a suit yesterday. 🤔
November 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Shocked to hear BBC journo Emma Barnet assert on Radio 4 that prisons don't open to ministers until 9am and Lammy spent all morning shopping for a suit yesterday. 🤔
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Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
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All day, many of you have been asking for a Cheney obituary from me. Get ready:
His Works Completed, Dick Cheney, Mass Murderer of Iraqis and American Democracy, Dies
As much as the Trumpists claim to disavow the War on Terror, they walk a path paved by the most powerful vice president in U.S. history.
www.thenation.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
All day, many of you have been asking for a Cheney obituary from me. Get ready:
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The UK lost £11 BILLION to multinational corporations cheating on their taxes from 2016 to 2021.
Who's robbed us? Our govts know— they have the tax records— but have kept them from the public due to a US-backed global gag order. #NameTheTaxCheaters
Report from @taxjustice.net 👉 bit.ly/taxjustice25
Who's robbed us? Our govts know— they have the tax records— but have kept them from the public due to a US-backed global gag order. #NameTheTaxCheaters
Report from @taxjustice.net 👉 bit.ly/taxjustice25
November 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The UK lost £11 BILLION to multinational corporations cheating on their taxes from 2016 to 2021.
Who's robbed us? Our govts know— they have the tax records— but have kept them from the public due to a US-backed global gag order. #NameTheTaxCheaters
Report from @taxjustice.net 👉 bit.ly/taxjustice25
Who's robbed us? Our govts know— they have the tax records— but have kept them from the public due to a US-backed global gag order. #NameTheTaxCheaters
Report from @taxjustice.net 👉 bit.ly/taxjustice25
Criminals posing as US immigration officers have carried out robberies, kidnappings, and sexual assaults in several states, warns a law enforcement bulletin issued last month by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...
www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...
FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges Agents to ID Themselves
In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes.
www.wired.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Criminals posing as US immigration officers have carried out robberies, kidnappings, and sexual assaults in several states, warns a law enforcement bulletin issued last month by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...
www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...
And verily, it came to pass.
"The pattern is clear: if you work at a liberal institution and you want the Trump-controlled federal government to step in and discipline it, Bari Weiss is there to help."
www.theguardian.com/media/ng-int...
"The pattern is clear: if you work at a liberal institution and you want the Trump-controlled federal government to step in and discipline it, Bari Weiss is there to help."
www.theguardian.com/media/ng-int...
Disgruntled NYT journalist to ‘anti-woke’ power grab: how far can Bari Weiss go?
After leaving the New York Times, she turned her Substack into an unshakable pro-Israel voice. Now as Paramount eyes acquisition of her company, Weiss is poised to become Trump’s ally among media elit...
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
And verily, it came to pass.
"The pattern is clear: if you work at a liberal institution and you want the Trump-controlled federal government to step in and discipline it, Bari Weiss is there to help."
www.theguardian.com/media/ng-int...
"The pattern is clear: if you work at a liberal institution and you want the Trump-controlled federal government to step in and discipline it, Bari Weiss is there to help."
www.theguardian.com/media/ng-int...
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"It is the first moment in my lifetime that I am aware of a piece of legislation materially impacting my life in a positive way. I think this is what enfranchisement is supposed to feel like."
Pippa Bailey on the Renters' Rights Act
Pippa Bailey on the Renters' Rights Act
The Renters' Rights Act may be the first law to improve my life
Labour should make more of a fuss of these long overdue reforms
www.newstatesman.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:37 AM
"It is the first moment in my lifetime that I am aware of a piece of legislation materially impacting my life in a positive way. I think this is what enfranchisement is supposed to feel like."
Pippa Bailey on the Renters' Rights Act
Pippa Bailey on the Renters' Rights Act
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Over 5% of the Reform councillors elected in May have now either resigned or been fired.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Five Reform UK councillors booted out of party in Kent
It comes after a damaging video leak of the Kent County Council leader shouting and swearing.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Over 5% of the Reform councillors elected in May have now either resigned or been fired.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Superb piece by @jamesbloodworth.bsky.social in this month's @bylinetimes.bsky.social mag: "Britain's Media Has Let Nigel Farage Reshape Political Journalism - Why?" This article alone was worth my annual sub to one of the very few news outlets still doing proper journalism
October 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Superb piece by @jamesbloodworth.bsky.social in this month's @bylinetimes.bsky.social mag: "Britain's Media Has Let Nigel Farage Reshape Political Journalism - Why?" This article alone was worth my annual sub to one of the very few news outlets still doing proper journalism
"Thanks to each wave of new arrivals to this land of opportunity, we're a nation forever young, forever bursting with energy and new ideas ... If we ever closed the door to new Americans, our leadership in the world would soon be lost.' #oops
www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/spe...
www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/spe...
Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the Presidential Medal of Freedom
www.reaganlibrary.gov
October 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
"Thanks to each wave of new arrivals to this land of opportunity, we're a nation forever young, forever bursting with energy and new ideas ... If we ever closed the door to new Americans, our leadership in the world would soon be lost.' #oops
www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/spe...
www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/spe...
President Reagan's Address to the National Association of Evangelicals Convention ("Evil Empire"), March 8, 1983, Sheraton Hotel, Orlando, Florida.
youtube.com/watch?v=v7bU...
youtube.com/watch?v=v7bU...
President Reagan's Address to the National Association of Evangelicals, March 8, 1983
YouTube video by Reagan Library
youtube.com
October 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
President Reagan's Address to the National Association of Evangelicals Convention ("Evil Empire"), March 8, 1983, Sheraton Hotel, Orlando, Florida.
youtube.com/watch?v=v7bU...
youtube.com/watch?v=v7bU...
President Reagan's Radio Address to the Nation on Free and Fair Trade from Camp David, Maryland on April 25, 1987. #elbowsup
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc?...
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc?...
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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October 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
President Reagan's Radio Address to the Nation on Free and Fair Trade from Camp David, Maryland on April 25, 1987. #elbowsup
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc?...
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc?...
Good to hear Gloucester folk have a sense of humour, even in these dark times. Reform UK Ltd shareholders, aka the vulnerable in our society, need our pity and support.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Warning as spoof refugee housing letters posted through letterboxes
Residents living on streets with St George's flags were told they could soon be housing refugees.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Good to hear Gloucester folk have a sense of humour, even in these dark times. Reform UK Ltd shareholders, aka the vulnerable in our society, need our pity and support.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Notes to peasants.
The devolved governments have received separate GBE funding of over £9.35 million which will be used for renewable energy schemes that can be deployed either onto public sector buildings or to support new community or local renewables schemes.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The devolved governments have received separate GBE funding of over £9.35 million which will be used for renewable energy schemes that can be deployed either onto public sector buildings or to support new community or local renewables schemes.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
NHS sites to cut bills with Great British Energy solar panels
More NHS sites across England to cut bills with Great British Energy solar panels.
www.gov.uk
October 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Notes to peasants.
The devolved governments have received separate GBE funding of over £9.35 million which will be used for renewable energy schemes that can be deployed either onto public sector buildings or to support new community or local renewables schemes.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The devolved governments have received separate GBE funding of over £9.35 million which will be used for renewable energy schemes that can be deployed either onto public sector buildings or to support new community or local renewables schemes.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Reform UK Ltd voting prison officers wouldn't, would they?
October 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Reform UK Ltd voting prison officers wouldn't, would they?