Martin
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Football (Burnley), most sports, rock and metal music, comedy, politics, trying to learn and understand more history. British and Pro-EU.
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Starmer: "Denmark is a close ally in Europe, it is a NATO ally. Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark are to decide the future of Greenland, and only Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark."
From the coming midday pool clip, I suspect. ~AA
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
From the coming midday pool clip, I suspect. ~AA
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Starmer backs Danish PM in saying Trump has no right to any claim over Greenland – UK politics live
Keir Starmer says he ‘stands’ with Denmark after Donald Trump threatened to annex Greenland
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Starmer: "Denmark is a close ally in Europe, it is a NATO ally. Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark are to decide the future of Greenland, and only Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark."
From the coming midday pool clip, I suspect. ~AA
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
From the coming midday pool clip, I suspect. ~AA
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Fears Starmer is going to do the only sane thing possible given the utterly predictable catastrophe of Brexit and the equally dire global situation.
Imagine, given what is happening right now, being "afraid" of getting closer to the only power-centre that has not abandoned reason, democracy, and the rule of law. ~AA
January 5, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Fears Starmer is going to do the only sane thing possible given the utterly predictable catastrophe of Brexit and the equally dire global situation.
He's a typical bully's sidekick, what a pathetic human being he is!
After attacking Venezuela, Sen Lindsey Graham standing next to Trump on Air Force One, "You just wait for Cuba"
January 5, 2026 at 9:04 AM
He's a typical bully's sidekick, what a pathetic human being he is!
BBC News - Danish PM tells Trump to stop 'threats' against Greenland
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Well done, now the leaders of countries in Europe and around the world need to show their support for Denmark and Greenland.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Well done, now the leaders of countries in Europe and around the world need to show their support for Denmark and Greenland.
Danish PM tells Trump to stop 'threats' against Greenland
Mette Frederiksen said the
www.bbc.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 8:37 PM
BBC News - Danish PM tells Trump to stop 'threats' against Greenland
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Well done, now the leaders of countries in Europe and around the world need to show their support for Denmark and Greenland.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Well done, now the leaders of countries in Europe and around the world need to show their support for Denmark and Greenland.
BBC News - Bowen: Trump's action could set precedent for authoritarian powers across globe
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Could... could? Jeremy Bowen knows full well it does but had to put the "could" in to get the article published!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Could... could? Jeremy Bowen knows full well it does but had to put the "could" in to get the article published!
Trump's Maduro raid could set precedent for authoritarian powers across globe
Trump seems to believe he makes the rules and others cannot have the same privileges.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 3:36 PM
BBC News - Bowen: Trump's action could set precedent for authoritarian powers across globe
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Could... could? Jeremy Bowen knows full well it does but had to put the "could" in to get the article published!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Could... could? Jeremy Bowen knows full well it does but had to put the "could" in to get the article published!
Well, in dire times this has put a smile on my face. Armando will be a particular joy on the most joyful programme on telly. 🙂
So, in stark contrast to everything else that’s going on today, I’m delighted to announce I’ll be with this joyous bunch of people in the next #Taskmaster. Let Counting-Backwards-From-Fifty-While-Miming -Your-Least-Favourite -Farm-Animal Commence! youtu.be/1OP6DuihCnk?...
Taskmaster Season 21 - Coming Soon | Line-Up Reveal
YouTube video by Taskmaster
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January 4, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Well, in dire times this has put a smile on my face. Armando will be a particular joy on the most joyful programme on telly. 🙂
It's not patriotism, it's subservience... and hugely embarrassing. I hope Jack is on television tomorrow to provide a voice for decency amongst the usual suspects who will parrot blandishments and refuse to call out international piracy for what it is!
Starmer and Farage both drape themselves in flags but once again it's really clear where their loyalty really is.
It's Trump first. They will always be on the side of the super rich and powerful - no matter how heinous the crime.
This is not patriotism. It's subservience.
It's Trump first. They will always be on the side of the super rich and powerful - no matter how heinous the crime.
This is not patriotism. It's subservience.
January 3, 2026 at 10:07 PM
It's not patriotism, it's subservience... and hugely embarrassing. I hope Jack is on television tomorrow to provide a voice for decency amongst the usual suspects who will parrot blandishments and refuse to call out international piracy for what it is!
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BREAKING: Ed Davey’s response to Keir Starmer’s statement
January 3, 2026 at 9:22 PM
BREAKING: Ed Davey’s response to Keir Starmer’s statement
BBC News - UK 'not involved in any way' in US strike on Venezuela, Starmer says
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Oh that's ok then. Weasly words about "establishing the facts" and "fast moving situation"...he knows how outrageous and illegal this is & must condemn America strongly and unequivocally.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Oh that's ok then. Weasly words about "establishing the facts" and "fast moving situation"...he knows how outrageous and illegal this is & must condemn America strongly and unequivocally.
Keir Starmer says UK 'not involved in any way' in US strike on Venezuela
The PM has not spoken to US President Donald Trump about the US seizure of President Nicolas Maduro.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 2:21 PM
BBC News - UK 'not involved in any way' in US strike on Venezuela, Starmer says
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Oh that's ok then. Weasly words about "establishing the facts" and "fast moving situation"...he knows how outrageous and illegal this is & must condemn America strongly and unequivocally.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Oh that's ok then. Weasly words about "establishing the facts" and "fast moving situation"...he knows how outrageous and illegal this is & must condemn America strongly and unequivocally.
Right then world leaders, what are you going to do about this outrageous act of aggression and totally unjustified invasion?
Let's see who the morally courageous countries are and which ones are craven cowards.
Thoughts with the population of Venezuela, who are under attack by a violent aggressor.
Let's see who the morally courageous countries are and which ones are craven cowards.
Thoughts with the population of Venezuela, who are under attack by a violent aggressor.
Tonight, the President of the United States has launched an unconstitutional war of aggression, dooming another generation to spill their blood for oil, and lay waste to a sovereign nation.
I demand that Congress exercise its power, halt this conflict, and impeach this war criminal president.
I demand that Congress exercise its power, halt this conflict, and impeach this war criminal president.
January 3, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Right then world leaders, what are you going to do about this outrageous act of aggression and totally unjustified invasion?
Let's see who the morally courageous countries are and which ones are craven cowards.
Thoughts with the population of Venezuela, who are under attack by a violent aggressor.
Let's see who the morally courageous countries are and which ones are craven cowards.
Thoughts with the population of Venezuela, who are under attack by a violent aggressor.
Finally got around to ordering a new sofa and had it delivered today. Great... but I hadn't realised it was self assembly. 😮
It was supposed to take two people 15 minutes...safe to say it took one clumsy person a lot longer than that 😲
Recovering on said sofa now. 🙂
It was supposed to take two people 15 minutes...safe to say it took one clumsy person a lot longer than that 😲
Recovering on said sofa now. 🙂
January 2, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Finally got around to ordering a new sofa and had it delivered today. Great... but I hadn't realised it was self assembly. 😮
It was supposed to take two people 15 minutes...safe to say it took one clumsy person a lot longer than that 😲
Recovering on said sofa now. 🙂
It was supposed to take two people 15 minutes...safe to say it took one clumsy person a lot longer than that 😲
Recovering on said sofa now. 🙂
After a bit of respite, where have all these bots come from? Is it a sign that Bluesky is starting to irritate all the right people? 🤔
January 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM
After a bit of respite, where have all these bots come from? Is it a sign that Bluesky is starting to irritate all the right people? 🤔
The 400th day of protest!!!
Brilliant effort from all those protesting against oppression and foreign interference in Georgia. 👏🙂
Brilliant effort from all those protesting against oppression and foreign interference in Georgia. 👏🙂
January 1, 2026 at 6:27 PM
The 400th day of protest!!!
Brilliant effort from all those protesting against oppression and foreign interference in Georgia. 👏🙂
Brilliant effort from all those protesting against oppression and foreign interference in Georgia. 👏🙂
It can't happen soon enough, we must #RejoinEU now!
Just a gif of the EU flag projected onto the London Eye as part of Mayor Sadiq Khan's London's New Year's Day fireworks 😀
The UK is £90 billion a year poorer because of Brexit i.e. tax rises and spending cuts, it's absurd
One day soon the madness will end and the UK will #RejoinEU ☺️
The UK is £90 billion a year poorer because of Brexit i.e. tax rises and spending cuts, it's absurd
One day soon the madness will end and the UK will #RejoinEU ☺️
January 1, 2026 at 11:58 AM
It can't happen soon enough, we must #RejoinEU now!
I was privileged to see her at Burnley Mechanics in 2013. She only did one gig in UK that year & nobody could understand why she came to a small venue in a small town. Turned out her sis is a huge Brontë fan so she played a gig for us so she could take her to nearby Haworth. What a lovely person. ❤️
❤️ Happy 79th birthday to Patricia Lee Smith, the Godmother of Punk, born on this day in 1946, Chicago, Illinois 🫅
Photo by Lynn Goldsmith
#punk #punks #punkrock #womenofpunk #pattismith #history #punkrockhistory #otd
Photo by Lynn Goldsmith
#punk #punks #punkrock #womenofpunk #pattismith #history #punkrockhistory #otd
December 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I was privileged to see her at Burnley Mechanics in 2013. She only did one gig in UK that year & nobody could understand why she came to a small venue in a small town. Turned out her sis is a huge Brontë fan so she played a gig for us so she could take her to nearby Haworth. What a lovely person. ❤️
I've just found out that Traitors Series 4 starts on Thursday and it's put a smile on my face. I'm not generally a fan of reality TV but this programme is on a whole different level. Love it!
#TraitorsUK
#TraitorsUK
December 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I've just found out that Traitors Series 4 starts on Thursday and it's put a smile on my face. I'm not generally a fan of reality TV but this programme is on a whole different level. Love it!
#TraitorsUK
#TraitorsUK
You can't appease these people. Give them something and they just demand more and more.
Obviously we should never have left the EU, but this is another prime example of why we need to rejoin the EU now!
Obviously we should never have left the EU, but this is another prime example of why we need to rejoin the EU now!
Britain is facing renewed pressure from the White House to allow American chlorinated chicken and hormone-treated meat into UK supermarkets, as Donald Trump seeks trade concessions in exchange for reviving a collapsed US-UK technology deal.
and so it begins
www.farminguk.com/news/chlorin...
and so it begins
www.farminguk.com/news/chlorin...
December 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
You can't appease these people. Give them something and they just demand more and more.
Obviously we should never have left the EU, but this is another prime example of why we need to rejoin the EU now!
Obviously we should never have left the EU, but this is another prime example of why we need to rejoin the EU now!
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The Head Felon in Charge is selling pardons.
December 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Head Felon in Charge is selling pardons.
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Wow. In what serious country would an elected representative admit that they sought office in that country to serve the interests of another country?
That's insane. Surely he should be removed from his position as a minimum. 😮
That's insane. Surely he should be removed from his position as a minimum. 😮
December 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Wow. In what serious country would an elected representative admit that they sought office in that country to serve the interests of another country?
That's insane. Surely he should be removed from his position as a minimum. 😮
That's insane. Surely he should be removed from his position as a minimum. 😮
Wow. In what serious country would an elected representative admit that they sought office in that country to serve the interests of another country?
That's insane. Surely he should be removed from his position as a minimum. 😮
That's insane. Surely he should be removed from his position as a minimum. 😮
December 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Wow. In what serious country would an elected representative admit that they sought office in that country to serve the interests of another country?
That's insane. Surely he should be removed from his position as a minimum. 😮
That's insane. Surely he should be removed from his position as a minimum. 😮
Make a Bond movie casual:
Live and Let Tie-dye.
Live and Let Tie-dye.
Make a Bond movie casual
Dr. Maybe
Dr. Maybe
Make a Bond movie casual
Fool's Goldfinger
Fool's Goldfinger
December 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Make a Bond movie casual:
Live and Let Tie-dye.
Live and Let Tie-dye.
Merry Christmas to all of you lovely people, and sending positivity to everyone for whom today is a challenging day. Be kind to yourself and others.
December 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Merry Christmas to all of you lovely people, and sending positivity to everyone for whom today is a challenging day. Be kind to yourself and others.
People seem shocked that Kiss are happy to receive an award from Trump. It doesn't surprise me at all. As a lifelong rock and metal fan I've never understood the liking for Kiss and I've never owned any of their records. They're paint by numbers musicians like Nugent and Kid Rock, average and bland.
December 23, 2025 at 11:22 PM
People seem shocked that Kiss are happy to receive an award from Trump. It doesn't surprise me at all. As a lifelong rock and metal fan I've never understood the liking for Kiss and I've never owned any of their records. They're paint by numbers musicians like Nugent and Kid Rock, average and bland.
BBC News - Russell Brand charged with new rape and sexual assault offences
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Surely not, who'd have thought it? 🤔 Just another predator hiding in plain sight.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Surely not, who'd have thought it? 🤔 Just another predator hiding in plain sight.
Russell Brand charged with new rape and sexual assault offences
Russell Brand will appear in court on 20 January 2026 over the new charges.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
BBC News - Russell Brand charged with new rape and sexual assault offences
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Surely not, who'd have thought it? 🤔 Just another predator hiding in plain sight.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Surely not, who'd have thought it? 🤔 Just another predator hiding in plain sight.
... but climate change is a myth. 😏
As we approach the end of the year, 2025 is on track to be one of the UK’s warmest years on record, joining 2022 and 2023 in the top three warmest years.
Find out more in our news release 👇
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Find out more in our news release 👇
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
December 23, 2025 at 10:19 AM
... but climate change is a myth. 😏