Martyn
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Scientist, film and music lover. Sports enthusiast. Always Leicester City blue, never Tory blue. Pro europe.
A great move and a great player. However it's poor preparation, a hopeless plan with a spinner (too young, inexperienced), lack of flexibility, few quality seamers, relying on Archer and unlucky with Woods - that have exposed England. Australia are a great team at home.
December 19, 2025 at 10:04 AM
A great move and a great player. However it's poor preparation, a hopeless plan with a spinner (too young, inexperienced), lack of flexibility, few quality seamers, relying on Archer and unlucky with Woods - that have exposed England. Australia are a great team at home.
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The Damselfly up close. Not AI
December 15, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The Damselfly up close. Not AI
Chemistry. Simply the best.
December 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Chemistry. Simply the best.
So bomb and murder South American people in boats and you can get a FIFA peace prize. How does that work Donald Trump? Surely no corruption or hypocrisy to be seen here.
December 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
So bomb and murder South American people in boats and you can get a FIFA peace prize. How does that work Donald Trump? Surely no corruption or hypocrisy to be seen here.
Of course he does. Only real support - hardware, guns, drones, rockets etc - will affect the war and then the tide. When he's losing he'll negotiate or face pressure from within.
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Putin rejects peace deal on Ukraine after US talks as Nato foreign ministers meet - latest
The Kremlin says the meeting with Trump's envoys was
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December 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Of course he does. Only real support - hardware, guns, drones, rockets etc - will affect the war and then the tide. When he's losing he'll negotiate or face pressure from within.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
Try not to laugh...
November 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Try not to laugh...
Not a gooner. It looks like Arsenal invested very wisely in the summer. Much more so than Liverpool. No often you can say that.
November 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Not a gooner. It looks like Arsenal invested very wisely in the summer. Much more so than Liverpool. No often you can say that.
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not sure I even need to say this, but Trump threatening the lives of Ds in Congress is in itself an impeachable offense for which he should be removed.
November 21, 2025 at 1:12 AM
not sure I even need to say this, but Trump threatening the lives of Ds in Congress is in itself an impeachable offense for which he should be removed.
What a first day in the Ashes. Well done England vs Australia.
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The Ashes 2025 LIVE: Australia vs England, first Test, Perth - cricket score, radio & highlights
Australia host England in the first Ashes Test in Perth - follow live scores, radio commentary, video highlights and updates.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:52 AM
What a first day in the Ashes. Well done England vs Australia.
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Whether it's Streeting, Burnham or whoever, a change is needed before it's too late. Tax the rich and help the poor and disabled please.
Whether it's Streeting, Burnham or whoever, a change is needed before it's too late. Tax the rich and help the poor and disabled please.
November 14, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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Whether it's Streeting, Burnham or whoever, a change is needed before it's too late. Tax the rich and help the poor and disabled please.
Whether it's Streeting, Burnham or whoever, a change is needed before it's too late. Tax the rich and help the poor and disabled please.
It's clear now that Starmer and Reeves don't have the brains and the balls to make the big decisions on the economy and are wasting the great opportunity the Labour movement have to address the years of Tory greed, incompetence and mis-management.
November 14, 2025 at 7:46 AM
It's clear now that Starmer and Reeves don't have the brains and the balls to make the big decisions on the economy and are wasting the great opportunity the Labour movement have to address the years of Tory greed, incompetence and mis-management.
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Thank you Labour. At last car headlights are being looked that.
The Tories could not be bothered with this, not a surprise really but car headlights are blinding & you can’t see the road, it’s so dangerous.
#Labour
The Tories could not be bothered with this, not a surprise really but car headlights are blinding & you can’t see the road, it’s so dangerous.
#Labour
UK steps up review of headlight glare as drivers complain of being dazzled
Considerations include changes to headlight standards and clampdown on illegal sale of overly powerful bulbs
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Thank you Labour. At last car headlights are being looked that.
The Tories could not be bothered with this, not a surprise really but car headlights are blinding & you can’t see the road, it’s so dangerous.
#Labour
The Tories could not be bothered with this, not a surprise really but car headlights are blinding & you can’t see the road, it’s so dangerous.
#Labour
Great win by Cameron Norrie www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis...
Paris Masters 2025: Cameron Norrie upsets Carlos Alcaraz to reach last 16
British's Cameron Norrie stuns world number one Carlos Alcaraz with a gritty comeback in the second round at the Paris Masters.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Great win by Cameron Norrie www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis...
Finally a good news story
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Car headlights to be reviewed after drivers complain of being 'blinded' at night
Concern over the glare from brighter headlamps is prompting the government to review vehicle design.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Finally a good news story
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Lovely
October 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Lovely
So why are they still calling him 'Prince Andrew'?
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Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after 'discussion with King'
In a statement, the prince says:
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October 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
So why are they still calling him 'Prince Andrew'?
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Whoa whoa. Hear me out
October 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Whoa whoa. Hear me out
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Nigel Farage is cosying up to the US anti-abortion group that challenged Roe v Wade. Women in Britain should know that
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Nigel Farage is cosying up to the US anti-abortion group that challenged Roe v Wade. Women in Britain should know that | Zoe Williams
ADF, a conservative Christian lobby group that counts among its allies JD Vance, has stated that its goal is to see abortion rights curtailed in Britain, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
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October 16, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Nigel Farage is cosying up to the US anti-abortion group that challenged Roe v Wade. Women in Britain should know that
www.theguardian.com/global/2025/...
www.theguardian.com/global/2025/...
Well done England. First European team to qualify for the 2026 World cup. Let's hope they can maintain their great team spirit and combine it with their undoubted skill.
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'They are building something' - England thrash Latvia 5-0 to qualify for World Cup
Latest reaction as England thrash Latvia 5-0 to qualify for next year's World Cup in United States, Canada and Mexico.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Well done England. First European team to qualify for the 2026 World cup. Let's hope they can maintain their great team spirit and combine it with their undoubted skill.
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Badenoch has gone back in history to mid 19th century in her speech to talk about successes the Tories have had
Also another tax cut has been promised, abolishing stamp duty on home purchases which is another £9bn tax cut, on top of their £48bn cuts already announced & spent
#NeverVoteTory
Also another tax cut has been promised, abolishing stamp duty on home purchases which is another £9bn tax cut, on top of their £48bn cuts already announced & spent
#NeverVoteTory
October 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Badenoch has gone back in history to mid 19th century in her speech to talk about successes the Tories have had
Also another tax cut has been promised, abolishing stamp duty on home purchases which is another £9bn tax cut, on top of their £48bn cuts already announced & spent
#NeverVoteTory
Also another tax cut has been promised, abolishing stamp duty on home purchases which is another £9bn tax cut, on top of their £48bn cuts already announced & spent
#NeverVoteTory
Now here's a fair policy to address the imbalance in society and raise funds to support those most in need and fund programmes to air growth
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Tax wealthiest to end rip-off Britain, says Green leader Polanski
Zack Polanski sets out a new direction for the Green Party in his first conference speech as leader.
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October 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Now here's a fair policy to address the imbalance in society and raise funds to support those most in need and fund programmes to air growth
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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What a great plan to attract voters. Leave a convention which protects many of people's rights and gives more power to the government. Take a look over the Atlantic sea to the US to see where that can lead.
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UK will leave ECHR if Tories win election, Badenoch says
The European Convention on Human Rights has become a focal point in debates around changing immigration policy.
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October 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
What a great plan to attract voters. Leave a convention which protects many of people's rights and gives more power to the government. Take a look over the Atlantic sea to the US to see where that can lead.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Labour has won an £122M pandemic case against a firm linked to Michelle Mone over faulty PPE.
Fantastic stuff! 👏
#Labour
Fantastic stuff! 👏
#Labour
UK government wins £122m pandemic case against Michelle Mone-linked firm over faulty PPE
Trial heard 25m surgical gowns supplied by PPE Medpro to protect NHS staff were unusable and could ‘seriously harm or kill patients’
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October 1, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Labour has won an £122M pandemic case against a firm linked to Michelle Mone over faulty PPE.
Fantastic stuff! 👏
#Labour
Fantastic stuff! 👏
#Labour
Well played Europe in the Ryder cup. One of the best away performances. Surely they will finish the job today?
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Ryder Cup: Why Europe should beat United States at Bethpage on Sunday
Europe's 6-2 demolition job of the US to take an 11½-4½ lead into the singles has seemingly made Sunday a formality.
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September 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Well played Europe in the Ryder cup. One of the best away performances. Surely they will finish the job today?
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/a...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/a...