Martin
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Football (Burnley), most sports, rock and metal music, comedy, politics, trying to learn and understand more history. British and Pro-EU.
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Yeah, this really stinks. What he did is an automatic three match ban. No exceptions. None.
And now FIFA, the institutionally corrupt ruler of the world game, has suddenly come up with this just for Ronaldo after he met Trump?
It's scandalous.
Yeah, this really stinks. What he did is an automatic three match ban. No exceptions. None.
And now FIFA, the institutionally corrupt ruler of the world game, has suddenly come up with this just for Ronaldo after he met Trump?
It's scandalous.
Cristiano Ronaldo red card: Why has Fifa suspended World Cup ban?
Has Fifa given Cristiano Ronaldo special treatment to get the star player to the 2026 World Cup finals, or have we seen this happen before?
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November 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Yeah, this really stinks. What he did is an automatic three match ban. No exceptions. None.
And now FIFA, the institutionally corrupt ruler of the world game, has suddenly come up with this just for Ronaldo after he met Trump?
It's scandalous.
Yeah, this really stinks. What he did is an automatic three match ban. No exceptions. None.
And now FIFA, the institutionally corrupt ruler of the world game, has suddenly come up with this just for Ronaldo after he met Trump?
It's scandalous.
Oddly enough I was thinking about N.E. today. I loved that programme when it came out and I looked to see if I could stream it here in Britain... but it's on Amazon so forget it! 😏
Anyway, challenging indigenous Americans on their legal status is performative discrimination and utterly disgusting🤬
Anyway, challenging indigenous Americans on their legal status is performative discrimination and utterly disgusting🤬
November 27, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Oddly enough I was thinking about N.E. today. I loved that programme when it came out and I looked to see if I could stream it here in Britain... but it's on Amazon so forget it! 😏
Anyway, challenging indigenous Americans on their legal status is performative discrimination and utterly disgusting🤬
Anyway, challenging indigenous Americans on their legal status is performative discrimination and utterly disgusting🤬
Happy Thanksgiving to all who are celebrating, thoughts with all those for whom today is a difficult day, and I hope that you all have more to be thankful for next year.
November 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all who are celebrating, thoughts with all those for whom today is a difficult day, and I hope that you all have more to be thankful for next year.
Is that a denial?... because that doesn't sound like a denial to me. 🤔
Nigel Farage says school racism accusers have ‘different political views’
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Nigel Farage says school racism accusers have ‘different political views’
Reform's leaders gave their response to the budget at a press conference, but several of the questions asked of their leader Nigel Farage focussed on allegations of racism and antisemitism as a school...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Is that a denial?... because that doesn't sound like a denial to me. 🤔
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Just rejoin ffs. Tell all the Brexit wankers we can't afford their little Englander cosplaying bullshit.
The UK is losing up to £250m a day in lost tax revenue due to the economic impact of Brexit, House of Commons Library analysis for the Lib Dems suggests.
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Just rejoin ffs. Tell all the Brexit wankers we can't afford their little Englander cosplaying bullshit.
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Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Good news, and no surprise that a Reform politician has sold the country out to Russia.
I'm very cynical about our mainstream media but even they must report this story widely and look into Gill's friends and colleagues as well mustn't they?
I'm very cynical about our mainstream media but even they must report this story widely and look into Gill's friends and colleagues as well mustn't they?
November 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Good news, and no surprise that a Reform politician has sold the country out to Russia.
I'm very cynical about our mainstream media but even they must report this story widely and look into Gill's friends and colleagues as well mustn't they?
I'm very cynical about our mainstream media but even they must report this story widely and look into Gill's friends and colleagues as well mustn't they?
I'm catching up with a bunch of old mates this weekend and the timing couldn't be any better. I'm sure I'm not alone in feeling a bit overwhelmed by the state of the world right now and switching off to spend a bit of quality time with really good people is just what I need. 🙂
November 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I'm catching up with a bunch of old mates this weekend and the timing couldn't be any better. I'm sure I'm not alone in feeling a bit overwhelmed by the state of the world right now and switching off to spend a bit of quality time with really good people is just what I need. 🙂
He's obscene, disgusting, totally without a single redeeming feature. These are strong words for which I'm not proud... but I genuinely hate Trump with a passion.
Holy shit Trump just defended MBS in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi saying he knew nothing about it
November 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
He's obscene, disgusting, totally without a single redeeming feature. These are strong words for which I'm not proud... but I genuinely hate Trump with a passion.
Can't help thinking that today is a huge day for Zack & the Green Party. Zack has been doing so much to amplify the policies of the Greens and the difference between them and other parties... and now Labour has come out with the biggest recruitment drive for them.
It's time to take advantage Zack!
It's time to take advantage Zack!
The Labour Government reeling off the same far-right talking points on immigration. And look who is celebrating. The far-right.
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
November 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Can't help thinking that today is a huge day for Zack & the Green Party. Zack has been doing so much to amplify the policies of the Greens and the difference between them and other parties... and now Labour has come out with the biggest recruitment drive for them.
It's time to take advantage Zack!
It's time to take advantage Zack!
I know a lot of Labour supporters on here get defensive when anyone is critical of the party, but there have been so many worrying policies over the last year and, well, this tops the lot. What a heartless policy that is being celebrated by all the worst in our society. It's shameful and wrong.
Not everyone is unhappy about the Government's descent into anti-refugee politics
November 16, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I know a lot of Labour supporters on here get defensive when anyone is critical of the party, but there have been so many worrying policies over the last year and, well, this tops the lot. What a heartless policy that is being celebrated by all the worst in our society. It's shameful and wrong.
Change a letter, make a singer less appealing:
Bozo
Bozo
Change a letter, make a singer less appealing:
Late Bush
Late Bush
Change a letter, make a singer less appealing:
Burt Cobain
Burt Cobain
November 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Change a letter, make a singer less appealing:
Bozo
Bozo
The administration only wants submissive sycophants or authoritarian regimes. There's no such thing as history or honest alliances with them.
We need to remember though, America is so much more than this administration and this cult.
We need to remember though, America is so much more than this administration and this cult.
Homan: "I don't think the UK is a friend to this country and friend of the president"
November 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The administration only wants submissive sycophants or authoritarian regimes. There's no such thing as history or honest alliances with them.
We need to remember though, America is so much more than this administration and this cult.
We need to remember though, America is so much more than this administration and this cult.
Very interesting article from Claire in West England Bylines about the current and potential future political dynamics in Britain. It's thought provoking and well worth a read.
"The political landscape shows not only that the old duopoly is done but that voters across the political spectrum are now demanding a completely clean slate from government – anything other than the ‘before times’"
New article by Claire Jones for WEB -
westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/far...
New article by Claire Jones for WEB -
westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/far...
Farage vs Polanski: the new duopoly?
The centre is giving way. Britain’s new fight could be a radical populist duel: Farage’s rage machine vs Polanski’s social justice crusade
westenglandbylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Very interesting article from Claire in West England Bylines about the current and potential future political dynamics in Britain. It's thought provoking and well worth a read.
For Americans out there, Zack is the new leader of the Green Party here in UK. A refreshingly blunt and fair assessment of Trump I reckon. Well done Zack. 👏🙂
Zack Polanski on President Trump, "It's difficult to call him anything other than a fool"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
November 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
For Americans out there, Zack is the new leader of the Green Party here in UK. A refreshingly blunt and fair assessment of Trump I reckon. Well done Zack. 👏🙂
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The Channel 4 News FactCheck team examines the newly-released emails and files, the White House's response - and what happens next
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What do the latest Epstein files say about Trump?
The Channel 4 News FactCheck team examines the newly-released emails and files, the White House's response, and what happens next.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The Channel 4 News FactCheck team examines the newly-released emails and files, the White House's response - and what happens next
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New Epstein emails that mention Trump released by House Democrats - live updates - BBC News
Here we go, they're starting to feel the pressure. I hope the anxiety is overwhelming.
New Epstein emails that mention Trump released by House Democrats - live updates - BBC News
Here we go, they're starting to feel the pressure. I hope the anxiety is overwhelming.
New Epstein emails that mention Trump released by House Democrats - live updates
The White House says the victim - whose name is redacted in the emails - is the late Virginia Giuffre.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
New Epstein emails that mention Trump released by House Democrats - live updates - BBC News
Here we go, they're starting to feel the pressure. I hope the anxiety is overwhelming.
New Epstein emails that mention Trump released by House Democrats - live updates - BBC News
Here we go, they're starting to feel the pressure. I hope the anxiety is overwhelming.
Well said Ed, I wish all the politicians would put the BBC and our country before the likes of Trump. It says so much about the character of those who would bow to the orange tyrant.
BTW the 34 times convicted felon is claiming reputational damage? Laughable and pathetic!
BTW the 34 times convicted felon is claiming reputational damage? Laughable and pathetic!
Donald Trump is coming for the BBC and for your wallets.
I urged the Prime Minister to stand up for the 23.8 million licence fee paying households, and tell Trump he won't get a penny.
I urged the Prime Minister to stand up for the 23.8 million licence fee paying households, and tell Trump he won't get a penny.
November 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Well said Ed, I wish all the politicians would put the BBC and our country before the likes of Trump. It says so much about the character of those who would bow to the orange tyrant.
BTW the 34 times convicted felon is claiming reputational damage? Laughable and pathetic!
BTW the 34 times convicted felon is claiming reputational damage? Laughable and pathetic!
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BBC don't b bullied by the 🍊 💩 stand up to him, yes apologise 4 the edit then point out all his fake news! You will b standing up 4 democracy! The media shouldn't b frightened of fascists. Fascists should b kept at bay by journalists asking truth 2power! When journalists stop this democracy dies!
Davie is one of the main reasons why the BBC is vulnerable. To come out with these comments now, whilst correct, is incredibly hypocritical.
Time to rally behind the BBC and take this opportunity to re-establish it as a bastion of impartiality and serious, determined journalism.
Time to rally behind the BBC and take this opportunity to re-establish it as a bastion of impartiality and serious, determined journalism.
Outgoing BBC DG Tim Davie says the corporation needs to "fight for our journalism". It also needs to fight for its independence. The two are linked. Davie, a former Tory councillor candidate, has inadequately fought for reporting that actually scrutinises rather than simply 'reflects' back opinions.
November 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
BBC don't b bullied by the 🍊 💩 stand up to him, yes apologise 4 the edit then point out all his fake news! You will b standing up 4 democracy! The media shouldn't b frightened of fascists. Fascists should b kept at bay by journalists asking truth 2power! When journalists stop this democracy dies!
Davie is one of the main reasons why the BBC is vulnerable. To come out with these comments now, whilst correct, is incredibly hypocritical.
Time to rally behind the BBC and take this opportunity to re-establish it as a bastion of impartiality and serious, determined journalism.
Time to rally behind the BBC and take this opportunity to re-establish it as a bastion of impartiality and serious, determined journalism.
Outgoing BBC DG Tim Davie says the corporation needs to "fight for our journalism". It also needs to fight for its independence. The two are linked. Davie, a former Tory councillor candidate, has inadequately fought for reporting that actually scrutinises rather than simply 'reflects' back opinions.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Davie is one of the main reasons why the BBC is vulnerable. To come out with these comments now, whilst correct, is incredibly hypocritical.
Time to rally behind the BBC and take this opportunity to re-establish it as a bastion of impartiality and serious, determined journalism.
Time to rally behind the BBC and take this opportunity to re-establish it as a bastion of impartiality and serious, determined journalism.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
This is so depressing and infuriating. The flag has been weaponised to intimidate and oppress people, and that is a huge stain on our country.
My heart goes out to all those affected, I just hope they know they're supported and respected by so many of us.
This is so depressing and infuriating. The flag has been weaponised to intimidate and oppress people, and that is a huge stain on our country.
My heart goes out to all those affected, I just hope they know they're supported and respected by so many of us.
NHS staff who visit patients at home say St George’s flags can mean ‘no-go zones’
Black and Asian staff left feeling ‘deliberately intimidated’, according to chief executive of one NHS trust
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November 11, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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This is so depressing and infuriating. The flag has been weaponised to intimidate and oppress people, and that is a huge stain on our country.
My heart goes out to all those affected, I just hope they know they're supported and respected by so many of us.
This is so depressing and infuriating. The flag has been weaponised to intimidate and oppress people, and that is a huge stain on our country.
My heart goes out to all those affected, I just hope they know they're supported and respected by so many of us.
How can the maga cultists square this circle?
This is beyond offensive. 🤬🤮🤬
This is beyond offensive. 🤬🤮🤬
Should be a huge news story. Again, why is Maxwell getting special treatment? Why is she in a minimum security camp? How come Trump didnt rule out a pardon?
Where are the Epstein Files?
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Where are the Epstein Files?
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell plans to seek commutation from Trump, whistleblower says
The whistleblower came forward with the information to Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee.
www.nbcnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
How can the maga cultists square this circle?
This is beyond offensive. 🤬🤮🤬
This is beyond offensive. 🤬🤮🤬
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The resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness must be an opportunity for the BBC to turn a new leaf, rebuild trust and resist those like Nigel Farage who want to destroy it
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
November 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness must be an opportunity for the BBC to turn a new leaf, rebuild trust and resist those like Nigel Farage who want to destroy it
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.