Martyn Brunt
@skybluebrunty.bsky.social
Former Team GB swimmer and triathlete, and one time runner for England (literally one time). Greenway builder, hedgehog fosterer, wild gardener, ageing punk, book author, and if I can't bring my dogs, I'm not coming. PUSB.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:03 AM
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It never fails.
GOP lawmaker said trans people “harm” children. Now he's going to prison for child porn. - LGBTQ Nation
He was caught sharing hundreds of images of kids, including pictures of adults raping seven-year-olds.
www.lgbtqnation.com
January 17, 2026 at 6:10 AM
It never fails.
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Jenrick's Brexit Scandal
Robert Jenrick unlawfully approved a project to save Richard Desmond £45m in taxes. Just coincidentally, Desmond owned the Daily Express while it was spewing out a torrent of Brexit hate and lies.
A reward for services to Brexit?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Robert Jenrick unlawfully approved a project to save Richard Desmond £45m in taxes. Just coincidentally, Desmond owned the Daily Express while it was spewing out a torrent of Brexit hate and lies.
A reward for services to Brexit?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The Robert Jenrick planning row explained
Housing secretary’s approval of £1bn development has come under increasing scrutiny
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Jenrick's Brexit Scandal
Robert Jenrick unlawfully approved a project to save Richard Desmond £45m in taxes. Just coincidentally, Desmond owned the Daily Express while it was spewing out a torrent of Brexit hate and lies.
A reward for services to Brexit?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Robert Jenrick unlawfully approved a project to save Richard Desmond £45m in taxes. Just coincidentally, Desmond owned the Daily Express while it was spewing out a torrent of Brexit hate and lies.
A reward for services to Brexit?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Bedworth and North Coventry Sunday Alliance Division One champions trophy, 1991.
January 16, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Bedworth and North Coventry Sunday Alliance Division One champions trophy, 1991.
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Cover of the book Barwne koszulki (Colorful T-shirts) by Polish author Jan Nogaj
Published by Wydawnictwo Iskry, 1958
🎨Wiktor Górka
Published by Wydawnictwo Iskry, 1958
🎨Wiktor Górka
January 16, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Cover of the book Barwne koszulki (Colorful T-shirts) by Polish author Jan Nogaj
Published by Wydawnictwo Iskry, 1958
🎨Wiktor Górka
Published by Wydawnictwo Iskry, 1958
🎨Wiktor Górka
Abednigo Baguette
January 16, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Abednigo Baguette
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The world's first Sesame Street traffic lights were turned on in Hamburg this week.
German public broadcaster NDR (which is based in Hamburg) has co-produced the German version of the show for 50 years.
Naturally, Bert is 🔴 and Ernie is 🟢!
German public broadcaster NDR (which is based in Hamburg) has co-produced the German version of the show for 50 years.
Naturally, Bert is 🔴 and Ernie is 🟢!
January 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The world's first Sesame Street traffic lights were turned on in Hamburg this week.
German public broadcaster NDR (which is based in Hamburg) has co-produced the German version of the show for 50 years.
Naturally, Bert is 🔴 and Ernie is 🟢!
German public broadcaster NDR (which is based in Hamburg) has co-produced the German version of the show for 50 years.
Naturally, Bert is 🔴 and Ernie is 🟢!
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While purporting to care deeply about the funding of other organisations and the importance of free speech, Lord Young's FSU won't reveal who funds the er ... Free Speech Union
Excellent work from @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/who-funds-...
Excellent work from @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/who-funds-...
Who funds the Free Speech Union?
Toby Young’s outfit went to court to hide its donors. Today we reveal that funders include US anti-abortion groups, Brexit politicians and Tufton Street insiders.
democracyforsale.substack.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:53 AM
While purporting to care deeply about the funding of other organisations and the importance of free speech, Lord Young's FSU won't reveal who funds the er ... Free Speech Union
Excellent work from @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/who-funds-...
Excellent work from @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/who-funds-...
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"Los surcos del azar" de Paco Roca 🇪🇸
the memory of the republican fighters of the Spanish Civil War who later took part in the Second World War on the side of the Allies. #resist! #paris #illustration #art #history 1944 🪖
the memory of the republican fighters of the Spanish Civil War who later took part in the Second World War on the side of the Allies. #resist! #paris #illustration #art #history 1944 🪖
January 16, 2026 at 11:50 AM
"Los surcos del azar" de Paco Roca 🇪🇸
the memory of the republican fighters of the Spanish Civil War who later took part in the Second World War on the side of the Allies. #resist! #paris #illustration #art #history 1944 🪖
the memory of the republican fighters of the Spanish Civil War who later took part in the Second World War on the side of the Allies. #resist! #paris #illustration #art #history 1944 🪖
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There was a hostage release deal on the table at the end of the Biden term. On Trump's insistence this was put on ice so that he could be involved and take credit. In the period of time that lapsed many more Palestinians were killed.
Sorry, but did Trump bring peace to the Middle East & cure cancer while I was sleeping?
A really painful & embarrassing line of questions from Nick Ferrari on Trump’s “peace prize” this morning🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
@ukstoptrump.bsky.social
A really painful & embarrassing line of questions from Nick Ferrari on Trump’s “peace prize” this morning🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
@ukstoptrump.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM
There was a hostage release deal on the table at the end of the Biden term. On Trump's insistence this was put on ice so that he could be involved and take credit. In the period of time that lapsed many more Palestinians were killed.
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This is from the Vonnegut museum, and apt as ever.
January 15, 2026 at 2:44 PM
This is from the Vonnegut museum, and apt as ever.
100% this 👇 Every time I hear this "Trump could cure cancer and you wouldn't praise him" bollocks I always wonder what line he'd have to cross for his supporters to condemn him? We know it isn't criminality, racism, misogyny, fraud, corruption, inciting violence, rape or paedophilia. So what then?
The question that obviously arises, is what would Trump have to do, exactly, for the likes of Ferrari to actually condemn him without reservation?
If curing cancer is on one side of the ledger, then what is on the other?
If curing cancer is on one side of the ledger, then what is on the other?
January 16, 2026 at 11:55 AM
100% this 👇 Every time I hear this "Trump could cure cancer and you wouldn't praise him" bollocks I always wonder what line he'd have to cross for his supporters to condemn him? We know it isn't criminality, racism, misogyny, fraud, corruption, inciting violence, rape or paedophilia. So what then?
A splendid thread 👇
Having a good Father’s Day. Freed a pigeon from our living room earlier. Now there’s a cat in our bedroom. We don’t own a cat.
January 16, 2026 at 11:36 AM
A splendid thread 👇
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Hats off to whoever did this (and the beautiful model).
January 16, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Hats off to whoever did this (and the beautiful model).
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46 years ago today
Ian Curtis of Joy Division at Lataren Club in Rotterdam on January 16, 1980.
Photo by Rob Verhorst.
#postpunk #punkrock #iancurtis #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
Ian Curtis of Joy Division at Lataren Club in Rotterdam on January 16, 1980.
Photo by Rob Verhorst.
#postpunk #punkrock #iancurtis #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
January 16, 2026 at 3:44 AM
46 years ago today
Ian Curtis of Joy Division at Lataren Club in Rotterdam on January 16, 1980.
Photo by Rob Verhorst.
#postpunk #punkrock #iancurtis #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
Ian Curtis of Joy Division at Lataren Club in Rotterdam on January 16, 1980.
Photo by Rob Verhorst.
#postpunk #punkrock #iancurtis #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
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Llyn-y-Cau, lake near summit of Cader Idris, North Wales, oil on canvas, 1774, by ‘the Welsh Claude’, Richard Wilson 1714-1782; inspired by travel to Italy & Claude Lorraine’s landscapes, he returned to Wales to paint sublime scenery; later influenced Constable, Crome & Turner.
Tate Britain
Tate Britain
January 16, 2026 at 5:52 AM
Llyn-y-Cau, lake near summit of Cader Idris, North Wales, oil on canvas, 1774, by ‘the Welsh Claude’, Richard Wilson 1714-1782; inspired by travel to Italy & Claude Lorraine’s landscapes, he returned to Wales to paint sublime scenery; later influenced Constable, Crome & Turner.
Tate Britain
Tate Britain
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Ben Jennings is on form this morning:
January 16, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Ben Jennings is on form this morning:
Top work by @kuntandthegang.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Top work by @kuntandthegang.bsky.social
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No surprise to learn X is still permitting users to post these images generated by Grok despite claiming it had taken action. Enough is enough. @ofcom.bsky.social MUST use its powers to shut this down www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
X still allowing users to post sexualised images generated by Grok AI tool
Despite restrictions announced this week, Guardian reporters find standalone app continues to allow posting of nonconsensual content
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:44 AM
No surprise to learn X is still permitting users to post these images generated by Grok despite claiming it had taken action. Enough is enough. @ofcom.bsky.social MUST use its powers to shut this down www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Pictured: Someone who actually won a Nobel Peace Prize
January 16, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Pictured: Someone who actually won a Nobel Peace Prize