M'art
@mhart2025.bsky.social
The facts, the whole facts and nothing but the facts.
https://blueskydirectory.com/starter-packs/all
https://blueskydirectory.com/starter-packs/all
Losing our community police when the football is on and picking up the pieces.
The cost of football policing.
Everyone should be concerned that the cost to tax payers for policing football matches is too high and explore ways to address this.
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
The cost of football policing.
Everyone should be concerned that the cost to tax payers for policing football matches is too high and explore ways to address this.
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
The cost of football policing
The government is concerned that the cost to tax payers for policing football matches is too high and is exploring ways to address this.
commonslibrary.parliament.uk
November 18, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Losing our community police when the football is on and picking up the pieces.
The cost of football policing.
Everyone should be concerned that the cost to tax payers for policing football matches is too high and explore ways to address this.
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
The cost of football policing.
Everyone should be concerned that the cost to tax payers for policing football matches is too high and explore ways to address this.
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
Not before time. Reselling tickets above face value set to be banned by government.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reselling tickets above face value set to be banned by government
Ministers are expected to announce the plan to tackle touts and resale sites offering tickets at several times face value.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Not before time. Reselling tickets above face value set to be banned by government.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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‘GDP reduced by 8%’ – Nine-year study reveals how Brexit decimated UK economy
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
'GDP reduced by 8%' - Nine-year study reveals how Brexit decimated UK economy
Can't help but feel those responsible for Brexit should not, for example, be riding high in the polls with a new party...
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
‘GDP reduced by 8%’ – Nine-year study reveals how Brexit decimated UK economy
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
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So counter-productive. Use dishonesty to aggravate feelings of grievance over asylum, and respond to the problem you create with performative cruelty.
The Home Secretary says "we have become the destination of choice in Europe, clearly visible to every people smuggler and would-be illegal migrant across the world"
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
November 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
So counter-productive. Use dishonesty to aggravate feelings of grievance over asylum, and respond to the problem you create with performative cruelty.
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Katie Johnson's testimony. If your heart and stomach can handle it. Mine can't. 🫂😢🙏🏽
youtu.be/gnib-OORRRo?...
youtu.be/gnib-OORRRo?...
Katie Johnson's full testimony of 2/11/16
YouTube video by Scott Dybiec
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Katie Johnson's testimony. If your heart and stomach can handle it. Mine can't. 🫂😢🙏🏽
youtu.be/gnib-OORRRo?...
youtu.be/gnib-OORRRo?...
Full Fact’s Government Tracker is monitoring the government’s delivery on its promises so voters can judge what progress it has made.
fullfact.org/government-t...
fullfact.org/government-t...
Government Tracker – Full Fact
Full Fact is monitoring the government’s delivery on its promises
fullfact.org
November 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Full Fact’s Government Tracker is monitoring the government’s delivery on its promises so voters can judge what progress it has made.
fullfact.org/government-t...
fullfact.org/government-t...
... the average UK worker paid less tax on their wages in 2024 than any year since the War, and less tax than their counterparts in any other large European country.
taxpolicy.org.uk/2025/06/27/u...
taxpolicy.org.uk/2025/06/27/u...
Are UK workers over-taxed? The answer in three infographics
Explore OECD data on wage taxes: how UK workers rank internationally, how the tax wedge has shifted since 1979, and why many still feel over-taxed.
taxpolicy.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM
... the average UK worker paid less tax on their wages in 2024 than any year since the War, and less tax than their counterparts in any other large European country.
taxpolicy.org.uk/2025/06/27/u...
taxpolicy.org.uk/2025/06/27/u...
The UK raises less revenues than most western European economies which is largely due to the UK raising less from social security contributions (NICs in the UK).
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
Tax statistics: an overview
This briefing provides an overview of tax statistics, including recent trends, forecasts, and distribution of taxpayers.
commonslibrary.parliament.uk
November 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The UK raises less revenues than most western European economies which is largely due to the UK raising less from social security contributions (NICs in the UK).
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
Scotland has a separate law for treasure trove and so it's a secret and so we're not going to tell you. 🤣
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Treasure finds in England reach record high
Treasure finds in England have reached a record high according to provisional government figures.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Scotland has a separate law for treasure trove and so it's a secret and so we're not going to tell you. 🤣
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy"
Defend the BBC before it’s gone – an open letter
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
"The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy"
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Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
A new survey reveals negative attitudes to Reform UK Ltd
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions
centralbylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
1:10 p.m.: "But we're going to try and give our Republicans, the weak ones because the strong ones don't need any of our help. We're going to try and give them the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country."
Trump watches TV (1:25–4:03 p.m.)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timelin...
Trump watches TV (1:25–4:03 p.m.)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timelin...
Timeline of the January 6 United States Capitol attack - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
1:10 p.m.: "But we're going to try and give our Republicans, the weak ones because the strong ones don't need any of our help. We're going to try and give them the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country."
Trump watches TV (1:25–4:03 p.m.)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timelin...
Trump watches TV (1:25–4:03 p.m.)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timelin...
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Eviscerating, and rightly, this from @janemartinson.bsky.social, about the inept attack that brought down the BBC's inept leadership. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack. With these resignations, it has given in | Jane Martinson
The corporation should have stood up to the Telegraph, Trump and the Tories. Now, its enemies know how little it takes for it to fold, says Jane Martinson, professor of financial journalism
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Eviscerating, and rightly, this from @janemartinson.bsky.social, about the inept attack that brought down the BBC's inept leadership. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I am an atheist, but I like this Pope!
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I am an atheist, but I like this Pope!
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Today marks just six months to go until the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election! As is now usual, I'll be looking to commission a pre-election poll. If you can, please chip in to the crowdfunder here - all donations gratefully received, and even if you can't donate, please share!
gofund.me/cf862de1a
gofund.me/cf862de1a
Donate to Ballot Box Scotland SP26 Fundraiser, organized by Allan Faulds
This funding will support Ballot Box Scotland's reporting ahead of the 2026 Scottish … Allan Faulds needs your support for Ballot Box Scotland SP26 Fundraiser
gofund.me
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Today marks just six months to go until the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election! As is now usual, I'll be looking to commission a pre-election poll. If you can, please chip in to the crowdfunder here - all donations gratefully received, and even if you can't donate, please share!
gofund.me/cf862de1a
gofund.me/cf862de1a
Lest we forget.
Scottish independence: Treasury figure for cost of Yes vote ‘badly misrepresents’ key research – says academic whose own work it was based on.
archive.is/2014.06.10-2...
Scottish independence: Treasury figure for cost of Yes vote ‘badly misrepresents’ key research – says academic whose own work it was based on.
archive.is/2014.06.10-2...
archive.is
November 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Lest we forget.
Scottish independence: Treasury figure for cost of Yes vote ‘badly misrepresents’ key research – says academic whose own work it was based on.
archive.is/2014.06.10-2...
Scottish independence: Treasury figure for cost of Yes vote ‘badly misrepresents’ key research – says academic whose own work it was based on.
archive.is/2014.06.10-2...
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X effect: How Elon Musk is boosting the British right
X effect: How Elon Musk is boosting the British right
Sky's Tom Cheshire explains how Elon Musk's X is boosting the British right.
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:38 AM
X effect: How Elon Musk is boosting the British right
"This morning, shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick criticised David Lammy for suit shopping after learning about the mistaken release of prisoners."
As echoed by exceptional journo Emma Barnet on Radio 4 this morning.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...
As echoed by exceptional journo Emma Barnet on Radio 4 this morning.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...
One of two men freed in error from Wandsworth prison hands himself in - live updates
William
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
"This morning, shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick criticised David Lammy for suit shopping after learning about the mistaken release of prisoners."
As echoed by exceptional journo Emma Barnet on Radio 4 this morning.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...
As echoed by exceptional journo Emma Barnet on Radio 4 this morning.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...
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A magnificent piece of work. Comprehesive, revelatory & shocking. Journalism this good is always rare & precious but never moreso than at times like this. Latter day Lord Haw Haws being plumped, preened & delivered to your doorstep in plain sight by a Nazi-saluting goon
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
A magnificent piece of work. Comprehesive, revelatory & shocking. Journalism this good is always rare & precious but never moreso than at times like this. Latter day Lord Haw Haws being plumped, preened & delivered to your doorstep in plain sight by a Nazi-saluting goon
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
"HOW ELON MUSK IS BOOSTING THE BRITISH RIGHT
For nine months, Sky News' Data and Forensics team has been investigating whether X's algorithm amplifies right-wing and extreme content. It does."
For nine months, Sky News' Data and Forensics team has been investigating whether X's algorithm amplifies right-wing and extreme content. It does."
A magnificent piece of work. Comprehesive, revelatory & shocking. Journalism this good is always rare & precious but never moreso than at times like this. Latter day Lord Haw Haws being plumped, preened & delivered to your doorstep in plain sight by a Nazi-saluting goon
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:19 AM
"HOW ELON MUSK IS BOOSTING THE BRITISH RIGHT
For nine months, Sky News' Data and Forensics team has been investigating whether X's algorithm amplifies right-wing and extreme content. It does."
For nine months, Sky News' Data and Forensics team has been investigating whether X's algorithm amplifies right-wing and extreme content. It does."
Looking forward to Emma Barnet interviewing Professor Nick Hardwick, past Chief Inspector of Prisons, on Radio 4 on why wrongly freed prisoners has been an issue since 2010 and made worse by the hurried early release scheme introduced in panic in 2023 by the previous government and superseded since.
November 6, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Looking forward to Emma Barnet interviewing Professor Nick Hardwick, past Chief Inspector of Prisons, on Radio 4 on why wrongly freed prisoners has been an issue since 2010 and made worse by the hurried early release scheme introduced in panic in 2023 by the previous government and superseded since.
Shocked to hear BBC journo Emma Barnet assert on Radio 4 that prisons don't open to ministers until 9am and Lammy spent all morning shopping for a suit yesterday. 🤔
November 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Shocked to hear BBC journo Emma Barnet assert on Radio 4 that prisons don't open to ministers until 9am and Lammy spent all morning shopping for a suit yesterday. 🤔
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Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
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All day, many of you have been asking for a Cheney obituary from me. Get ready:
His Works Completed, Dick Cheney, Mass Murderer of Iraqis and American Democracy, Dies
As much as the Trumpists claim to disavow the War on Terror, they walk a path paved by the most powerful vice president in U.S. history.
www.thenation.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
All day, many of you have been asking for a Cheney obituary from me. Get ready:
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The UK lost £11 BILLION to multinational corporations cheating on their taxes from 2016 to 2021.
Who's robbed us? Our govts know— they have the tax records— but have kept them from the public due to a US-backed global gag order. #NameTheTaxCheaters
Report from @taxjustice.net 👉 bit.ly/taxjustice25
Who's robbed us? Our govts know— they have the tax records— but have kept them from the public due to a US-backed global gag order. #NameTheTaxCheaters
Report from @taxjustice.net 👉 bit.ly/taxjustice25
November 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The UK lost £11 BILLION to multinational corporations cheating on their taxes from 2016 to 2021.
Who's robbed us? Our govts know— they have the tax records— but have kept them from the public due to a US-backed global gag order. #NameTheTaxCheaters
Report from @taxjustice.net 👉 bit.ly/taxjustice25
Who's robbed us? Our govts know— they have the tax records— but have kept them from the public due to a US-backed global gag order. #NameTheTaxCheaters
Report from @taxjustice.net 👉 bit.ly/taxjustice25