Sign in

Martin

@mkt1882.bsky.social
2.1K followers 1.4K following 11K posts

Football (Burnley), most sports, rock and metal music, comedy, politics, trying to learn and understand more history. British and Pro-EU. DMs turned off.

PostsRepliesMedia
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 9h
Tensions are rising each day aren't they, we must all support each other against the growing threat from Russia (and lack of interest from America).
000
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The perfect encapsulation of Natalie's relationship with Trump... especially given Trump's antichrist tendencies and similarities to Damien. 🤔
010
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
All these Christian Nationalists who blurt out "god's will" every other sentence...Christa Pike survived two attempts to kill her by lethal injection, using their logic doesn't it mean that it's god's will that she isn't killed? 🤔
010
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I think the EU countries have been brilliant about this, and are sending all the right signals. Come on Britain, let's do this!
051
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Ok... I'm getting the tiniest tingle of optimism here (it's the hope that kills you).
010
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Released on bail? It was already intriguing but there's no way they'd be released on bail if they were a credible terrorist threat...so what's the story? 🤔
010
Reposted by Martin
Marc Blackburn @marcyeboah.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Unwell and was supposed to be in London Anyone able to get to British museum for 12:50 I have 1 free ticket to the tapestry if you want it, DM me, they might ask for ID, they might not, either way its free
113
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🍿😏🍿 BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... Man City charges latest: Decision made in 115 charges case - BBC Sport
bbc.co.uk
Man City charges latest: Decision made in 115 charges case
Breaking news and reaction to Manchester City declining to comment on 115 charges report.
010
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Well said Ed, this is just common sense isn't it? And so important!
120
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Many people say that we can't return them as it'd set a precedent whereby we'd have to return other historic artefacts that we'd *ahem* acquired from various countries over the centuries. Well, good. Let's do that!
020
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Just received a reply from my MP (Labour) from the link set up by @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social telling me she can't make it to the debate due to prior commitments but that she welcomes closer ties "whilst understanding that this is not the time to relitigate the toxicity of the Brexit years." 😞😏
010
Reposted by Martin
Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 23/09/2026
Y’all have seen the viral short clip. Here’s the full original. The energy we need when somebody tries to push disinformation down our throats.
25446371480
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🤣 has there ever been a more ignorant national leader? Literally ever? He knows nothing about anything, but pontificates like he's the world authority on any subject . There've been, & still are, awful leaders... but I genuinely can't think of a single more ignorant leader in history. IN HISTORY!
010
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Another day, another example of batshit insanity from the President of the USA. Why can't it stop? 😞
010
Reposted by Martin
Grumpy-ish Brian🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺🇮🇪 @brian770.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
219129492341
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
That's the spirit, well done that bookstore! 👏😁
011
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Could anyone trust that the review would be impartial and given free reign? Would it be completed before the re-election he's desperate to land? My trust in him and FIFA is nonexistent. BBC News - Infantino proposes external review of Fifa governance www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
bbc.co.uk
Gianni Infantino: Fifa president proposes external review of world football's governing body
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an external review of the governance of world football's governing body.
000
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This, 100%!
010
Reposted by Martin
Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 20/09/2026
🤔 ICYMI: Nigel Farage leads a political party. He’s a sitting MP. And he now hosts his own weekly primetime show on GB News. 🚨Broadcasters are required to present news in an impartial manner, without political bias. 👇 Add your name to demand that Ofcom takes immediate action
bestforbritain.org
Farage on GB News: Demand that Ofcom takes immediate action - Best for Britain
24680328
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Nothing says sincerity and speaking from the heart more than reading a prepared statement written by his people off a teleprompter. Get in the bin Ed.
030
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
It's easy to take it for granted, but it's amazing that a glorious Georgian building dating from 1779, in the Italianate style, is in my small town in the north of England. I took this photo of the stunning Piece Hall today. Full of independent shops, and an amazing gig venue in the summer. 😁
A photo of The Piece Hall, Halifax
051
Reposted by Martin
Richard Corbett CBE @richardcorbett.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Major opinion poll shows that every constituency in the UK except four would vote to reverse Brexit and rejoin the EU
33517211
Reposted by Martin
Banned Camp podcast @bannedcamp.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
high school journalists are facing censorship too, with administrators pressuring students to soften reporting and even cutting journalism programs. i can’t even, what happens when students can’t tell the truth at school? www.theguardian.com/law/ng-inter...
theguardian.com
Even high school reporters are facing censorship now
As teenage journalists deal with threats to their school newspapers, they’re calling in attorneys for back up
143
Reposted by Martin
newmexicanextexan.bsky.social @newmexicanextexan.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Good lord. Whatever happens to Converse now, it is not bad enough.
341
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Wait, WHAAAAAAT? I've just sent an email, and it's dead easy. If you're in Britain, and would like us to end this self inflicted madness, just click on Mike's link and email your MP. The more of us that do this, the more weight the debate will carry. Let's rejoin the EU asap.
14617
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Bullies gonna bully, I don't blame Denmark for acceding but it's another shit day for international relations. Fuck Trump and anyone who normalises him! BBC News - US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland's security www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland's security
Trump said the agreement will give the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland", though specifics haven't been confirmed by Danish officials.
020
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Dictator of an authoritarian state says what? BBC News - Donald Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Donald Trump says he is banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House
The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media since returning to office.
020
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
She's genuinely unwell, and has been for a long time. She needs help, I'd almost have sympathy for her if she wasn't such an awful person who's caused so much harm to so many people. What really gets to me though is that she can spout her nonsense and it gets amplified so the idiots can lap it up.
021
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
It's just awful, and I have similar sentiments every time a school teacher has to beg for donations to provide school supplies for their class.
021
Reposted by Martin
Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🔴950 people have now taken Democracy for Sale's survey about big money in British politics How worried are you about politics for sale? Should donations be capped? Do take the survey - and share it! thanks 😀 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com
How concerned are you about UK political funding? – A Democracy for Sale survey
We're Democracy for Sale, a newsletter covering dark money and influence in UK politics. We're trying to better understand our readers' and the wider public's opinions and concerns about political fun...
99580
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Self-awareness (& v often awareness in general) is never strong with keyboard warriors, as evidenced once again by their attacks on RD. Fortunately Reece knows how irrelevant their views are. Keep doing what you do Reece, your continued success is richly deserved and triggers all the right people!
0243
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
These big strong men with tears in their eyes thanking Trump for being the best president ever...are they Russian or Israeli? 🤔
151
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Absolute monster, and another example of this crime all over the world. It seems to be an epidemic that's been hidden for decades and is just now coming to light. These can't all be isolated cases, can they? BBC News - Man admits drugging and raping wife for 20 years www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Man admits drugging and raping wife for 20 years
The victim watches from the public gallery as her husband pleads guilty to dozens of offences.
011
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
America has become dirtier, poorer and less safe because the wealthiest in society aren't paying their taxes and refuse to pay their employees a fair wage, thus the country's infrastructure is massively underfunded and the average person doesn't earn enough to live comfortably. 🤬
010
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Genuinely, I don't blame any of them. I want the UK to continue to exist, but they have every right to independence if that's what the majority of the population wants. 😞
010
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Honestly, you can see the hatred oozing from their pores. 😏
031
Reposted by Martin
Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Banning me from the country seems to be a petty retaliation by Israeli ministers against the long overdue new sanctions from our Government, which will not stop me from continuing to speak up for human rights in Palestine and Israel, or elsewhere. www.theargus.co.uk/news/2653341...
theargus.co.uk
Sussex MP among twelve people banned from Israel in UK sanctions row
Brighton Pavilion MP Siân Berry has been barred from entering Israel following the UK Government’s announcement of new restrictions targeting…
411720
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Congratulations to the European team for their excellent victory in the Solheim Cup, and well played to both sides for three days of epic competition. 👏😁
000
Reposted by Martin
Dale Vince @dalevince.com · 13/09/2026
Babelfish uncovers new evidence of Reform playing fast and loose with funding rules. High end middle east parties, undeclared donations apparently coming from ineligible, foreign donors. Another criminal investigation on the way...? www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
11282139
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
An eminent historian just saying what needs to be said... will anyone in politics listen? 🤔
142
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
He's only saying this out of spite but the only ones who would vehemently disagree are NI Protestants, and extreme RW bigots such as his pal Tommy R. BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cq... Donald Trump says unified Ireland would be a 'great thing' as he meets Irish PM - follow live - BBC News
bbc.co.uk
Donald Trump says unified Ireland would be a 'great thing' as he meets Irish PM - follow live
The president is meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Dublin, before he attends the Irish Open golf tournament in County Clare.
110
Reposted by Martin
Dee Lomas @deelomas.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The RNLI volunteer has told us that donations usually run at £20,000 per day. Currently running at £100,000 per day! Bloody brilliant!
892845742
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
This is such an emotive subject. Personally, I'm sad and disappointed in the result but I respect the decision. BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cq... MPs vote against fresh move to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales - follow live - BBC News
bbc.co.uk
MPs vote against fresh move to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales - follow live
The bill would have allowed adults with fewer than six months to live to apply to be given help to end their own life, subject to certain safeguards.
010
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
It's #WorldSuicidePreventionDay today, what better time can there be to check in on friends? It'll only take a minute but can make a huge difference. If you're struggling... please remember that you're loved, and be kind to yourself.
010
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
There's a pattern here. Whenever any of these idiots doesn't understand something, it's a conspiracy. You can see it with antivaxxers, flat earthers, climate change deniers... conspiracy conspiracy conspiracy, rinse and repeat. It's so dangerous, and it's always their views that are amplified.
020
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Rhubarb crumble and custard. 🥰
000
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Oh now that's delicious, let them eat themselves!
010
Martin @mkt1882.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
These so called "Christians" denying the key values and teachings of "Christ" are unbelievable. They would hate Jesus if he were around now. I'm not a Catholic (I'm not religious at all), but surely these people are heretics and should be excommunicated shouldn't they...? 🤔
131
Reposted by Martin
Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 09/09/2026
⚠️ Big news. The Met have launched a criminal investigation into Reform UK.
30588153
Reposted by Martin
Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
One reason England does so well is our second generation immigrants outperform their peers which is not true in most OECD countries. We are also very good at integration. And it's v sad that this is never acknowledge in debates on immigration.
602405851