Martin
@mkt1882.bsky.social
Football (Burnley), most sports, rock and metal music, comedy, politics, trying to learn and understand more history. British and Pro-EU.
DMs turned off.
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Change a letter, make a singer less appealing:
Bozo
Bozo
Change a letter, make a singer less appealing:
Late Bush
Late Bush
Change a letter, make a singer less appealing:
Burt Cobain
Burt Cobain
November 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Change a letter, make a singer less appealing:
Bozo
Bozo
The administration only wants submissive sycophants or authoritarian regimes. There's no such thing as history or honest alliances with them.
We need to remember though, America is so much more than this administration and this cult.
We need to remember though, America is so much more than this administration and this cult.
Homan: "I don't think the UK is a friend to this country and friend of the president"
November 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The administration only wants submissive sycophants or authoritarian regimes. There's no such thing as history or honest alliances with them.
We need to remember though, America is so much more than this administration and this cult.
We need to remember though, America is so much more than this administration and this cult.
Very interesting article from Claire in West England Bylines about the current and potential future political dynamics in Britain. It's thought provoking and well worth a read.
"The political landscape shows not only that the old duopoly is done but that voters across the political spectrum are now demanding a completely clean slate from government – anything other than the ‘before times’"
New article by Claire Jones for WEB -
westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/far...
New article by Claire Jones for WEB -
westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/far...
Farage vs Polanski: the new duopoly?
The centre is giving way. Britain’s new fight could be a radical populist duel: Farage’s rage machine vs Polanski’s social justice crusade
westenglandbylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Very interesting article from Claire in West England Bylines about the current and potential future political dynamics in Britain. It's thought provoking and well worth a read.
For Americans out there, Zack is the new leader of the Green Party here in UK. A refreshingly blunt and fair assessment of Trump I reckon. Well done Zack. 👏🙂
Zack Polanski on President Trump, "It's difficult to call him anything other than a fool"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
November 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
For Americans out there, Zack is the new leader of the Green Party here in UK. A refreshingly blunt and fair assessment of Trump I reckon. Well done Zack. 👏🙂
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The Channel 4 News FactCheck team examines the newly-released emails and files, the White House's response - and what happens next
📩 channel4news.substack.com/p/what-do-th...
📩 channel4news.substack.com/p/what-do-th...
What do the latest Epstein files say about Trump?
The Channel 4 News FactCheck team examines the newly-released emails and files, the White House's response, and what happens next.
channel4news.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The Channel 4 News FactCheck team examines the newly-released emails and files, the White House's response - and what happens next
📩 channel4news.substack.com/p/what-do-th...
📩 channel4news.substack.com/p/what-do-th...
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
New Epstein emails that mention Trump released by House Democrats - live updates - BBC News
Here we go, they're starting to feel the pressure. I hope the anxiety is overwhelming.
New Epstein emails that mention Trump released by House Democrats - live updates - BBC News
Here we go, they're starting to feel the pressure. I hope the anxiety is overwhelming.
New Epstein emails that mention Trump released by House Democrats - live updates
The White House says the victim - whose name is redacted in the emails - is the late Virginia Giuffre.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
New Epstein emails that mention Trump released by House Democrats - live updates - BBC News
Here we go, they're starting to feel the pressure. I hope the anxiety is overwhelming.
New Epstein emails that mention Trump released by House Democrats - live updates - BBC News
Here we go, they're starting to feel the pressure. I hope the anxiety is overwhelming.
Well said Ed, I wish all the politicians would put the BBC and our country before the likes of Trump. It says so much about the character of those who would bow to the orange tyrant.
BTW the 34 times convicted felon is claiming reputational damage? Laughable and pathetic!
BTW the 34 times convicted felon is claiming reputational damage? Laughable and pathetic!
Donald Trump is coming for the BBC and for your wallets.
I urged the Prime Minister to stand up for the 23.8 million licence fee paying households, and tell Trump he won't get a penny.
I urged the Prime Minister to stand up for the 23.8 million licence fee paying households, and tell Trump he won't get a penny.
November 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Well said Ed, I wish all the politicians would put the BBC and our country before the likes of Trump. It says so much about the character of those who would bow to the orange tyrant.
BTW the 34 times convicted felon is claiming reputational damage? Laughable and pathetic!
BTW the 34 times convicted felon is claiming reputational damage? Laughable and pathetic!
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BBC don't b bullied by the 🍊 💩 stand up to him, yes apologise 4 the edit then point out all his fake news! You will b standing up 4 democracy! The media shouldn't b frightened of fascists. Fascists should b kept at bay by journalists asking truth 2power! When journalists stop this democracy dies!
Davie is one of the main reasons why the BBC is vulnerable. To come out with these comments now, whilst correct, is incredibly hypocritical.
Time to rally behind the BBC and take this opportunity to re-establish it as a bastion of impartiality and serious, determined journalism.
Time to rally behind the BBC and take this opportunity to re-establish it as a bastion of impartiality and serious, determined journalism.
Outgoing BBC DG Tim Davie says the corporation needs to "fight for our journalism". It also needs to fight for its independence. The two are linked. Davie, a former Tory councillor candidate, has inadequately fought for reporting that actually scrutinises rather than simply 'reflects' back opinions.
November 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
BBC don't b bullied by the 🍊 💩 stand up to him, yes apologise 4 the edit then point out all his fake news! You will b standing up 4 democracy! The media shouldn't b frightened of fascists. Fascists should b kept at bay by journalists asking truth 2power! When journalists stop this democracy dies!
Davie is one of the main reasons why the BBC is vulnerable. To come out with these comments now, whilst correct, is incredibly hypocritical.
Time to rally behind the BBC and take this opportunity to re-establish it as a bastion of impartiality and serious, determined journalism.
Time to rally behind the BBC and take this opportunity to re-establish it as a bastion of impartiality and serious, determined journalism.
Outgoing BBC DG Tim Davie says the corporation needs to "fight for our journalism". It also needs to fight for its independence. The two are linked. Davie, a former Tory councillor candidate, has inadequately fought for reporting that actually scrutinises rather than simply 'reflects' back opinions.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Davie is one of the main reasons why the BBC is vulnerable. To come out with these comments now, whilst correct, is incredibly hypocritical.
Time to rally behind the BBC and take this opportunity to re-establish it as a bastion of impartiality and serious, determined journalism.
Time to rally behind the BBC and take this opportunity to re-establish it as a bastion of impartiality and serious, determined journalism.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
This is so depressing and infuriating. The flag has been weaponised to intimidate and oppress people, and that is a huge stain on our country.
My heart goes out to all those affected, I just hope they know they're supported and respected by so many of us.
This is so depressing and infuriating. The flag has been weaponised to intimidate and oppress people, and that is a huge stain on our country.
My heart goes out to all those affected, I just hope they know they're supported and respected by so many of us.
NHS staff who visit patients at home say St George’s flags can mean ‘no-go zones’
Black and Asian staff left feeling ‘deliberately intimidated’, according to chief executive of one NHS trust
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:52 AM
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
This is so depressing and infuriating. The flag has been weaponised to intimidate and oppress people, and that is a huge stain on our country.
My heart goes out to all those affected, I just hope they know they're supported and respected by so many of us.
This is so depressing and infuriating. The flag has been weaponised to intimidate and oppress people, and that is a huge stain on our country.
My heart goes out to all those affected, I just hope they know they're supported and respected by so many of us.
How can the maga cultists square this circle?
This is beyond offensive. 🤬🤮🤬
This is beyond offensive. 🤬🤮🤬
Should be a huge news story. Again, why is Maxwell getting special treatment? Why is she in a minimum security camp? How come Trump didnt rule out a pardon?
Where are the Epstein Files?
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Where are the Epstein Files?
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell plans to seek commutation from Trump, whistleblower says
The whistleblower came forward with the information to Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee.
www.nbcnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
How can the maga cultists square this circle?
This is beyond offensive. 🤬🤮🤬
This is beyond offensive. 🤬🤮🤬
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The resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness must be an opportunity for the BBC to turn a new leaf, rebuild trust and resist those like Nigel Farage who want to destroy it
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
November 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness must be an opportunity for the BBC to turn a new leaf, rebuild trust and resist those like Nigel Farage who want to destroy it
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
Wait, what? It was Trump and his minions who complained about Davie and Turness?
Well that should be a lesson for all the right wing apologists and agenda setters in the media. Nothing is ever enough for these fanatics.
No sympathy, they should be long gone... but not to bow down to fascists.
Well that should be a lesson for all the right wing apologists and agenda setters in the media. Nothing is ever enough for these fanatics.
No sympathy, they should be long gone... but not to bow down to fascists.
Just nuts. Caving in to Trump that easily doesn't bode well for Britain in general.
BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign over Trump documentary edit
Davie says
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Wait, what? It was Trump and his minions who complained about Davie and Turness?
Well that should be a lesson for all the right wing apologists and agenda setters in the media. Nothing is ever enough for these fanatics.
No sympathy, they should be long gone... but not to bow down to fascists.
Well that should be a lesson for all the right wing apologists and agenda setters in the media. Nothing is ever enough for these fanatics.
No sympathy, they should be long gone... but not to bow down to fascists.
Constitutional Conservatives seem to have the same respect for the constitution as Christian Nationalists have for the teachings of Jesus...none at all. 😏
"I'm a Constitutional Conservative" means "I'm a MAGA cultist" but with spellcheck.
November 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Constitutional Conservatives seem to have the same respect for the constitution as Christian Nationalists have for the teachings of Jesus...none at all. 😏
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it.
November 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it.
These people blow my mind. Do they ever try to understand why they've lost family, friends and business opportunities due to support of monsters rather than unthinkingly wear it as a badge of honour to show their misplaced & idiotic loyalty to an evil cult & vicious sociopath?
They're contemptible.
They're contemptible.
Are they finally catching on to his eternal grifting and gaslighting?
November 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
These people blow my mind. Do they ever try to understand why they've lost family, friends and business opportunities due to support of monsters rather than unthinkingly wear it as a badge of honour to show their misplaced & idiotic loyalty to an evil cult & vicious sociopath?
They're contemptible.
They're contemptible.
This isn't communism, it's racketeering. Straight up racketeering in plain sight.
How is this not grounds for criminal charges? 🤔
How is this not grounds for criminal charges? 🤔
Trump to the Novo Nordisk CEO:
“Maybe you should give us a piece of the company like I’ve been asking.”
Now folks, this is what real commie shit looks like.
“Maybe you should give us a piece of the company like I’ve been asking.”
Now folks, this is what real commie shit looks like.
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This isn't communism, it's racketeering. Straight up racketeering in plain sight.
How is this not grounds for criminal charges? 🤔
How is this not grounds for criminal charges? 🤔
Really pleased for Mamdani, a decent person who wants to make a positive difference. Even more pleased for the people of NYC, who will benefit greatly from his appointment.
The usual bigoted suspects will bash him at any manufactured opportunity, like happens in London, but we've got his back eh?
The usual bigoted suspects will bash him at any manufactured opportunity, like happens in London, but we've got his back eh?
November 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Really pleased for Mamdani, a decent person who wants to make a positive difference. Even more pleased for the people of NYC, who will benefit greatly from his appointment.
The usual bigoted suspects will bash him at any manufactured opportunity, like happens in London, but we've got his back eh?
The usual bigoted suspects will bash him at any manufactured opportunity, like happens in London, but we've got his back eh?
This must be appealed, it's such a dangerous precedent. 😏
The District Judge doesn't consider each of the 5 limbs of Grainger, neither does he set out what Tommy Robinson said his beliefs were. How does this lead to a conclusion of Robinson having a protected belief?
![Grainger criteria
To qualify as a 'philosophical belief' under the Equality Act, the belief must satisfy the five criteria set out at para 24 in Grainger plc v Nicholson [2010] and mirrored in the Equality and Human Rights Commission Code of Practice 2011. These are that:
The belief must be genuinely held
The belief must not simply be an opinion or viewpoint based on the present state of information available
The belief must concern a weighty and substantial aspect of human life and behaviour
The belief must attain a certain level of cogency, seriousness, cohesion and importance
The belief must be worthy of respect in a democratic society, not be incompatible with human dignity and not be in conflict with the fundamental rights of others.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:noqaydlcbia5upq6va2p2znw/bafkreicpkdn4wmcoj44fknn72dkeds6q56xdrul32kqmq4bv25sa7cowmi@jpeg)
November 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
This must be appealed, it's such a dangerous precedent. 😏
This... how many times does it need saying?
Individuals can choose to stay on X (I don't think they should but it's their choice) but how can politicians, government departments and national infrastructure agencies stay on a site that promotes violence and civil war in our country? 😡
Individuals can choose to stay on X (I don't think they should but it's their choice) but how can politicians, government departments and national infrastructure agencies stay on a site that promotes violence and civil war in our country? 😡
The first thing Yaxley-Lennon did on leaving court was to thank Elon Musk for funding his legal costs.
That's Elon Musk who has repeatedly called for civil war in the UK.
As of typing this - all of the major politicians and platforms maintain a presence on X and it is time for them all to leave.
That's Elon Musk who has repeatedly called for civil war in the UK.
As of typing this - all of the major politicians and platforms maintain a presence on X and it is time for them all to leave.
November 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
This... how many times does it need saying?
Individuals can choose to stay on X (I don't think they should but it's their choice) but how can politicians, government departments and national infrastructure agencies stay on a site that promotes violence and civil war in our country? 😡
Individuals can choose to stay on X (I don't think they should but it's their choice) but how can politicians, government departments and national infrastructure agencies stay on a site that promotes violence and civil war in our country? 😡
Thank you for your heroism and bravery Samir, I hope you make a full and speedy recovery.
November 4, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Thank you for your heroism and bravery Samir, I hope you make a full and speedy recovery.
In. Plain. Sight.
... and people still support this monster.
... and people still support this monster.
Trump speaks out on Andrew losing his royal titles: ‘A terrible thing’
Trump speaks out on Andrew losing his royal titles: ‘A terrible thing’
Trump speaks out on Andrew losing his royal titles: ‘A terrible thing’
www.independent.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In. Plain. Sight.
... and people still support this monster.
... and people still support this monster.
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Via Clear the Lobby: "The Hillsborough Law finally arrives on Monday.
"It creates new duties for public officials, ensuring they face criminal sanctions if they try to cover up the facts...
"The Tories brought a bill in 2015, but it fell when the 2017 election was called" and never reintroduced.
"It creates new duties for public officials, ensuring they face criminal sanctions if they try to cover up the facts...
"The Tories brought a bill in 2015, but it fell when the 2017 election was called" and never reintroduced.
November 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Via Clear the Lobby: "The Hillsborough Law finally arrives on Monday.
"It creates new duties for public officials, ensuring they face criminal sanctions if they try to cover up the facts...
"The Tories brought a bill in 2015, but it fell when the 2017 election was called" and never reintroduced.
"It creates new duties for public officials, ensuring they face criminal sanctions if they try to cover up the facts...
"The Tories brought a bill in 2015, but it fell when the 2017 election was called" and never reintroduced.
Performative cruelty at its most blatant... and isn't the USDA insistence that "retailers must comply with the SNAP equal treatment rule" irrelevant when SNAP funding is unavailable? 🤔
November 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Performative cruelty at its most blatant... and isn't the USDA insistence that "retailers must comply with the SNAP equal treatment rule" irrelevant when SNAP funding is unavailable? 🤔