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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Bath Abbey, lantern of the west
January 17, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Bath Abbey, lantern of the west
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When people talk about reasons to leave X, the fact that the owner is a mass murderer doesn't get mentioned enough. The Grok porn stuff is foul. The naked white nationalism is foul. This is worse.
Too few people are talking about the blood on Elon Musk's hands.
When DOGE slashed foreign aid, it wasn't just numbers on a screen. It was insulin, food, and antibiotics being ripped away from the world's poorest children.
Musk is responsible for the death of thousands
When DOGE slashed foreign aid, it wasn't just numbers on a screen. It was insulin, food, and antibiotics being ripped away from the world's poorest children.
Musk is responsible for the death of thousands
January 17, 2026 at 4:18 PM
When people talk about reasons to leave X, the fact that the owner is a mass murderer doesn't get mentioned enough. The Grok porn stuff is foul. The naked white nationalism is foul. This is worse.
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It's now been four weeks since the deadline set by law and they still haven't fully released the Epstein files because withholding exculpatory evidence is clearly what you do when you're "innocent."
January 16, 2026 at 10:51 PM
It's now been four weeks since the deadline set by law and they still haven't fully released the Epstein files because withholding exculpatory evidence is clearly what you do when you're "innocent."
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Anyone heard from Gianni Infantino lately?
January 17, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Anyone heard from Gianni Infantino lately?
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… the Tories and Deform UK still believe that the government’s drive towards renewable energy and net zero doesn’t make sense!
I wouldn’t trust them with a knife and fork.
news.sky.com/story/gas-pr...
I wouldn’t trust them with a knife and fork.
news.sky.com/story/gas-pr...
Gas prices soar 40% amid 'perfect storm' of pressures
An extended period of elevated gas prices risks pushing up the cost of fixed deals and the energy price cap from April when the next price review is due to take effect.
news.sky.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:21 PM
… the Tories and Deform UK still believe that the government’s drive towards renewable energy and net zero doesn’t make sense!
I wouldn’t trust them with a knife and fork.
news.sky.com/story/gas-pr...
I wouldn’t trust them with a knife and fork.
news.sky.com/story/gas-pr...
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I'm in my fifties & well remember power cuts, bombings, endless strikes, millions on the dole and the constant background hum of threatened nuclear war. Felt way more broken to me then.
January 17, 2026 at 4:30 PM
I'm in my fifties & well remember power cuts, bombings, endless strikes, millions on the dole and the constant background hum of threatened nuclear war. Felt way more broken to me then.
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Free bus travel for under-22s.
Investing in young people and public transport to build a fairer, greener country! 🚌 💚
Investing in young people and public transport to build a fairer, greener country! 🚌 💚
January 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Free bus travel for under-22s.
Investing in young people and public transport to build a fairer, greener country! 🚌 💚
Investing in young people and public transport to build a fairer, greener country! 🚌 💚
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Last year, we made the decision to step away from X.
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
January 17, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Last year, we made the decision to step away from X.
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
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This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
January 17, 2026 at 7:12 AM
This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
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that’s not very free speech-y
It will not surprise you to learn that Toby Youngs 'Free Speech Union' has obtained a High Court injunction banning the publication of a list of its donors open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
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.
open.substack.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:35 AM
that’s not very free speech-y
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It will not surprise you to learn that Toby Youngs 'Free Speech Union' has obtained a High Court injunction banning the publication of a list of its donors open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
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.
open.substack.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:45 AM
It will not surprise you to learn that Toby Youngs 'Free Speech Union' has obtained a High Court injunction banning the publication of a list of its donors open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
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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...
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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
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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 🪖