Martin
@mkt1882.bsky.social
Football (Burnley), most sports, rock and metal music, comedy, politics, trying to learn and understand more history. British and Pro-EU.
DMs turned off.
DMs turned off.
It was only a matter of time, the global far right is working together to infiltrate as many institutions as possible... and what better institution than Christianity?
I'm not religious myself but I desperately hope that mainstream British Christianity stands up against this threat to their faith.
I'm not religious myself but I desperately hope that mainstream British Christianity stands up against this threat to their faith.
The UK far right is increasingly infiltrating the Anglican church so this is bang on trend.
December 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It was only a matter of time, the global far right is working together to infiltrate as many institutions as possible... and what better institution than Christianity?
I'm not religious myself but I desperately hope that mainstream British Christianity stands up against this threat to their faith.
I'm not religious myself but I desperately hope that mainstream British Christianity stands up against this threat to their faith.
I took up bowls last year (crown green and indoor) and me and my pairs partner have just won the club's indoor pairs bowls league. Blimey, happy days! 🏆😁
December 13, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I took up bowls last year (crown green and indoor) and me and my pairs partner have just won the club's indoor pairs bowls league. Blimey, happy days! 🏆😁
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Phil Wang, "I'm looking forward to the World Cup being held in America"
"All these teams from around the world getting tear gassed by ICE"
"The US wins at the end because it's the only team left"
#HIGNFY
"All these teams from around the world getting tear gassed by ICE"
"The US wins at the end because it's the only team left"
#HIGNFY
December 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Phil Wang, "I'm looking forward to the World Cup being held in America"
"All these teams from around the world getting tear gassed by ICE"
"The US wins at the end because it's the only team left"
#HIGNFY
"All these teams from around the world getting tear gassed by ICE"
"The US wins at the end because it's the only team left"
#HIGNFY
The Danes are the ones who finally bite the bullet and say what needs to be said. I hope other agencies in other countries follow suit (and that we work together to develop ever closer ties to face up to this threat).
The cat is out of the bag:
The Danish intelligence service names the US as a threat and sources from the Swedish military intelligence share the assessment that the politicisation of the FBI and CIA has caused a deep crisis of trust
The Danish intelligence service names the US as a threat and sources from the Swedish military intelligence share the assessment that the politicisation of the FBI and CIA has caused a deep crisis of trust
USA pekas ut som del av hotbild i Danmark
För första gången pekas USA ut som en del av hotbilden mot Danmark.
www.svd.se
December 12, 2025 at 9:59 AM
The Danes are the ones who finally bite the bullet and say what needs to be said. I hope other agencies in other countries follow suit (and that we work together to develop ever closer ties to face up to this threat).
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Exactly this, and the EU and Britain need to stand up individually and collectively to counter this huge threat.
There's no getting away from the fact that America under this administration is an enemy of Europe, and appeasement doesn't work. We must stand up to the bullies now.
There's no getting away from the fact that America under this administration is an enemy of Europe, and appeasement doesn't work. We must stand up to the bullies now.
For friends in the U.S., this is about the same as if the EU decided to pull apart the United States by actively supporting every loon in California, Texas, and any other state with any interest of leaving the union. Both overtly and covertly.
It is what you do to enemies.
It is what you do to enemies.
Apparently it can always get worse. The full version of the new U.S. National Security Strategy, aptly named “NSC-1488” by the wags, calls for actively pulling Poland, Austria, Hungary and Italy from the #EU. And supporting far right.
US sides with Putin.
notesfrompoland.com/2025/12/10/f...
US sides with Putin.
notesfrompoland.com/2025/12/10/f...
December 11, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Exactly this, and the EU and Britain need to stand up individually and collectively to counter this huge threat.
There's no getting away from the fact that America under this administration is an enemy of Europe, and appeasement doesn't work. We must stand up to the bullies now.
There's no getting away from the fact that America under this administration is an enemy of Europe, and appeasement doesn't work. We must stand up to the bullies now.
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WATCH: The Birth of Jesus Narrated by Trump
open.substack.com/pub/christia...
open.substack.com/pub/christia...
WATCH: The Birth of Jesus Narrated by Trump
I really hate it here sometimes.
open.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
WATCH: The Birth of Jesus Narrated by Trump
open.substack.com/pub/christia...
open.substack.com/pub/christia...
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"I'm a friend of the United States of America, but I'm afraid this President is no friend of ours."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
December 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
"I'm a friend of the United States of America, but I'm afraid this President is no friend of ours."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
Exactly this, and the EU and Britain need to stand up individually and collectively to counter this huge threat.
There's no getting away from the fact that America under this administration is an enemy of Europe, and appeasement doesn't work. We must stand up to the bullies now.
There's no getting away from the fact that America under this administration is an enemy of Europe, and appeasement doesn't work. We must stand up to the bullies now.
For friends in the U.S., this is about the same as if the EU decided to pull apart the United States by actively supporting every loon in California, Texas, and any other state with any interest of leaving the union. Both overtly and covertly.
It is what you do to enemies.
It is what you do to enemies.
Apparently it can always get worse. The full version of the new U.S. National Security Strategy, aptly named “NSC-1488” by the wags, calls for actively pulling Poland, Austria, Hungary and Italy from the #EU. And supporting far right.
US sides with Putin.
notesfrompoland.com/2025/12/10/f...
US sides with Putin.
notesfrompoland.com/2025/12/10/f...
December 11, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Exactly this, and the EU and Britain need to stand up individually and collectively to counter this huge threat.
There's no getting away from the fact that America under this administration is an enemy of Europe, and appeasement doesn't work. We must stand up to the bullies now.
There's no getting away from the fact that America under this administration is an enemy of Europe, and appeasement doesn't work. We must stand up to the bullies now.
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www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
It's a good job I have no intention of going back to America any time soon (even when this administration leaves, the issues are deeper than just them), there's no way they'd let me in. 🤣
It's a good job I have no intention of going back to America any time soon (even when this administration leaves, the issues are deeper than just them), there's no way they'd let me in. 🤣
Foreign tourists could be required to disclose 5 years of social media histories under Trump administration plan
The Customs and Border Protection proposal would apply even to countries that don't require visas to enter.
www.nbcnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:44 AM
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
It's a good job I have no intention of going back to America any time soon (even when this administration leaves, the issues are deeper than just them), there's no way they'd let me in. 🤣
It's a good job I have no intention of going back to America any time soon (even when this administration leaves, the issues are deeper than just them), there's no way they'd let me in. 🤣
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
It's a good job I have no intention of going back to America any time soon (even when this administration leaves, the issues are deeper than just them), there's no way they'd let me in. 🤣
It's a good job I have no intention of going back to America any time soon (even when this administration leaves, the issues are deeper than just them), there's no way they'd let me in. 🤣
Foreign tourists could be required to disclose 5 years of social media histories under Trump administration plan
The Customs and Border Protection proposal would apply even to countries that don't require visas to enter.
www.nbcnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:44 AM
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
It's a good job I have no intention of going back to America any time soon (even when this administration leaves, the issues are deeper than just them), there's no way they'd let me in. 🤣
It's a good job I have no intention of going back to America any time soon (even when this administration leaves, the issues are deeper than just them), there's no way they'd let me in. 🤣
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This is Cody. He's always wanted a dog of his own, and his wish finally came true. Can already tell his new little brother Cooper is going to be his best friend forever. 13/10 for both (TT: codythegoldenboy)
December 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
This is Cody. He's always wanted a dog of his own, and his wish finally came true. Can already tell his new little brother Cooper is going to be his best friend forever. 13/10 for both (TT: codythegoldenboy)
I think 'Masharubu' is preaching to the converted here but he's written a succinct, thoughtful article that sums up the casual & politically motivated use of the word "terrorism" & how the term is much better suited to describe Trump and his minions. I wish Trump's base could read and understand it.
Western media are all too ready to label every violent incident ‘terrorism’, but maybe the worst terrorist is the man in the White House
By J 'Masharubu' Strauss
By J 'Masharubu' Strauss
Terrified: when the call is coming from inside the house
Western media are all too ready to label every violent incident ‘terrorism’, but maybe the worst terrorist is the man in the White House
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I think 'Masharubu' is preaching to the converted here but he's written a succinct, thoughtful article that sums up the casual & politically motivated use of the word "terrorism" & how the term is much better suited to describe Trump and his minions. I wish Trump's base could read and understand it.
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💒 Did you know that skilled worker migrants who marry a British citizen while in the UK currently have to give up all their accrued time towards indefinite leave to remain if they want to switch to a family visa?
✍️ Sign and share my petition to help right this wrong.
🧵 More details in this thread.
✍️ Sign and share my petition to help right this wrong.
🧵 More details in this thread.
Petition: Allow family visa holders to include time spent on a skilled worker visa for ILR
The Government plans to increase the qualifying residence period for indefinite leave to remain from 5 to 10 years for skilled worker visa holders. We believe skilled workers on 5-year visas should be...
petition.parliament.uk
December 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
💒 Did you know that skilled worker migrants who marry a British citizen while in the UK currently have to give up all their accrued time towards indefinite leave to remain if they want to switch to a family visa?
✍️ Sign and share my petition to help right this wrong.
🧵 More details in this thread.
✍️ Sign and share my petition to help right this wrong.
🧵 More details in this thread.
Yes Ed, preach! 🙂👍
Donald Trump is a Kremlin stooge who wants to sell out Ukraine and the rest of Europe to Putin. We can't let that happen.
Starmer should seize frozen Russian assets in this country - today - and convince Merz and Macron to do the same.
Starmer should seize frozen Russian assets in this country - today - and convince Merz and Macron to do the same.
December 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Yes Ed, preach! 🙂👍
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars, LOTR, or Marvel.
December 7, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars, LOTR, or Marvel.
Oooooh! 🍿🙂🍿
December 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Oooooh! 🍿🙂🍿
I'm glad the gloves are off, his tenure in opposition and now he's PM has been very quiet in terms of criticising domestic & foreign threats to UK... but to target Greens rather than purely focus on Reform, oligarchs and Russia shows that this is a response to political threats not societal issues.
Starmer says he’s "taking the gloves off" and that the Greens are "nuts"
Big talk from the PM of vibes based cruelty and trickle down cowardice.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Big talk from the PM of vibes based cruelty and trickle down cowardice.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
December 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I'm glad the gloves are off, his tenure in opposition and now he's PM has been very quiet in terms of criticising domestic & foreign threats to UK... but to target Greens rather than purely focus on Reform, oligarchs and Russia shows that this is a response to political threats not societal issues.
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H-1B visas: Federal government to check applicants' social media, orders accounts set to 'public' www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/05/h...
H-1B: Federal government to check applicants’ social media, orders accounts set to ‘public’
State Department’s move echoes a policy imposed earlier for student visas
www.mercurynews.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
H-1B visas: Federal government to check applicants' social media, orders accounts set to 'public' www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/05/h...
Their insane gun fetish even extends to making their gerrymandered voting districts look like a pistol. 😯
December 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Their insane gun fetish even extends to making their gerrymandered voting districts look like a pistol. 😯
If she had an ounce of self-awareness she would crawl into a hole and never show her face again. The nerve of her! 😡
“And so she’s resigned to this, ranting in a shoebox on the internet, like the first person to die in a disaster film. It’d be tragic if it wasn’t so deeply stupid.”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The Liz Truss Show review – hapless ravings from a cupboard
Britain’s briefest PM kept her fans waiting before launching her latest plea for Maga attention in the form of a ham-fisted YouTube talk show
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:57 AM
If she had an ounce of self-awareness she would crawl into a hole and never show her face again. The nerve of her! 😡
Just a quick question. I see this picture a lot. It's obviously an iconic picture in America... but who is it and what does it represent?
Universal Basic Income and universal healthcare will unleash a 2nd renaissance beyond our wildest dreams.
#UniversalHealthcare
#UBI
#UniversalHealthcare
#UBI
December 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Just a quick question. I see this picture a lot. It's obviously an iconic picture in America... but who is it and what does it represent?
Just watched this episode. I wasn't sure Chloe could pull this off (she's amazing, it was just such a challenging commission) but she smashed it and created a work of art worthy of its sitter and the institution that commissioned it. I hope it hangs there for many generations to come. #PAOTY
Award-winning monoprint artist Chloe Barnes tells us more about the process of creating this stunning portrait: #PAOTY
December 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Just watched this episode. I wasn't sure Chloe could pull this off (she's amazing, it was just such a challenging commission) but she smashed it and created a work of art worthy of its sitter and the institution that commissioned it. I hope it hangs there for many generations to come. #PAOTY
Proper timeline cleanse, I love it. 🙂
Love this 😀 ❤️ enjoy and repost 🔄 my friends 🤗
December 4, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Proper timeline cleanse, I love it. 🙂
BBC News - Production halted at Chinese factory making 'childlike' sex dolls
www.bbc.com/news/article...
That's a start. Now they need to let governments know who in their country ordered one.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
That's a start. Now they need to let governments know who in their country ordered one.
Production halted at Chinese factory making 'childlike' sex dolls
The issue is in the spotlight after Shein announced a global ban on the sale of sex dolls with a childlike appearance.
www.bbc.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
BBC News - Production halted at Chinese factory making 'childlike' sex dolls
www.bbc.com/news/article...
That's a start. Now they need to let governments know who in their country ordered one.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
That's a start. Now they need to let governments know who in their country ordered one.
Here in Britain you now have to opt out of donating organs and I think that's a good thing. It's for the NHS as well so nobody makes money, it's all about offering hope and life to anyone who needs it... and that's a great thing!
December 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Here in Britain you now have to opt out of donating organs and I think that's a good thing. It's for the NHS as well so nobody makes money, it's all about offering hope and life to anyone who needs it... and that's a great thing!