Nigel Martin
@haghouse.bsky.social
Former Lib Dem Councillor. Mathematician, bridge player and Newcastle United FC season ticket holder
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#LibDems 🔶
Swap ‘boring’ for sensible costed proposals to deal with a crisis and it would be more accurate and appropriate.
We need a return to boring … I mean sensible politics, instead of Farage’s flash empty politics!
‘Why Ed Davey is happy being boring’
spectator.com/article/why-...
Swap ‘boring’ for sensible costed proposals to deal with a crisis and it would be more accurate and appropriate.
We need a return to boring … I mean sensible politics, instead of Farage’s flash empty politics!
‘Why Ed Davey is happy being boring’
spectator.com/article/why-...
Why Ed Davey is happy being boring
The Lib Dems prefer to be low-key and structured, with Davey’s softly spoken answers the opposite of Farage’s jousting with journalists.
spectator.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:43 PM
#LibDems 🔶
Swap ‘boring’ for sensible costed proposals to deal with a crisis and it would be more accurate and appropriate.
We need a return to boring … I mean sensible politics, instead of Farage’s flash empty politics!
‘Why Ed Davey is happy being boring’
spectator.com/article/why-...
Swap ‘boring’ for sensible costed proposals to deal with a crisis and it would be more accurate and appropriate.
We need a return to boring … I mean sensible politics, instead of Farage’s flash empty politics!
‘Why Ed Davey is happy being boring’
spectator.com/article/why-...
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Surely, an IQ assessment should be part of the driving test.
It's a German BMW.
It's a German BMW.
January 12, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Surely, an IQ assessment should be part of the driving test.
It's a German BMW.
It's a German BMW.
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Farage backed Boris Johnson's disastrous Brexit deal and Liz Truss's catastrophic mini-budget.
No wonder he’s welcoming someone who enthusiastically supported both.
No wonder he’s welcoming someone who enthusiastically supported both.
January 12, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Farage backed Boris Johnson's disastrous Brexit deal and Liz Truss's catastrophic mini-budget.
No wonder he’s welcoming someone who enthusiastically supported both.
No wonder he’s welcoming someone who enthusiastically supported both.
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Why is Labour giving Trump a free pass to break international law?
We know what happens when US Presidents launch illegal wars. It’s why the Liberal Democrats opposed the Iraq War and it’s why we condemn Trump’s law-breaking in Venezuela today.
We know what happens when US Presidents launch illegal wars. It’s why the Liberal Democrats opposed the Iraq War and it’s why we condemn Trump’s law-breaking in Venezuela today.
January 5, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Why is Labour giving Trump a free pass to break international law?
We know what happens when US Presidents launch illegal wars. It’s why the Liberal Democrats opposed the Iraq War and it’s why we condemn Trump’s law-breaking in Venezuela today.
We know what happens when US Presidents launch illegal wars. It’s why the Liberal Democrats opposed the Iraq War and it’s why we condemn Trump’s law-breaking in Venezuela today.
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Brits don’t side with bullies. Yet, Nigel Farage can’t help cheering them on.
January 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Brits don’t side with bullies. Yet, Nigel Farage can’t help cheering them on.
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🗳 Which political party won the most council by-elections in 2025?
The media would have you believing it was Reform U.K.!
In fact it was the Lib Dems winning 105 and Reform on 104!
#LibDems
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The media would have you believing it was Reform U.K.!
In fact it was the Lib Dems winning 105 and Reform on 104!
#LibDems
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December 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🗳 Which political party won the most council by-elections in 2025?
The media would have you believing it was Reform U.K.!
In fact it was the Lib Dems winning 105 and Reform on 104!
#LibDems
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The media would have you believing it was Reform U.K.!
In fact it was the Lib Dems winning 105 and Reform on 104!
#LibDems
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Trump is coming after our BBC. He’s suing it for $10 billion, and the Conservatives and Reform are cheering him on.
The BBC must not pay Trump a penny. Instead of rolling over, it should sue Trump back for the lies he’s telling about it.
The BBC must not pay Trump a penny. Instead of rolling over, it should sue Trump back for the lies he’s telling about it.
December 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Trump is coming after our BBC. He’s suing it for $10 billion, and the Conservatives and Reform are cheering him on.
The BBC must not pay Trump a penny. Instead of rolling over, it should sue Trump back for the lies he’s telling about it.
The BBC must not pay Trump a penny. Instead of rolling over, it should sue Trump back for the lies he’s telling about it.
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They promised that Brexit would cut the red tape.
In reality Brexit increased the red tape, harming U.K./ EU business.
It’s time to cut the red tape and at the very least rejoin the Customs Union as proposed by the Lib Dems.
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In reality Brexit increased the red tape, harming U.K./ EU business.
It’s time to cut the red tape and at the very least rejoin the Customs Union as proposed by the Lib Dems.
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We need to cut red tape, cut the cost of living and turbocharge our trade with Europe.
Al Pinkerton MP on his bill for a UK-EU customs union being voted on today.
Al Pinkerton MP on his bill for a UK-EU customs union being voted on today.
December 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM
They promised that Brexit would cut the red tape.
In reality Brexit increased the red tape, harming U.K./ EU business.
It’s time to cut the red tape and at the very least rejoin the Customs Union as proposed by the Lib Dems.
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In reality Brexit increased the red tape, harming U.K./ EU business.
It’s time to cut the red tape and at the very least rejoin the Customs Union as proposed by the Lib Dems.
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What we saw last week was one of the most dishonest Budgets I have ever seen.
Instead of fixing our trade with Europe and growing our economy, Labour chose more stealth taxes that will only make the cost of living crisis worse.
Instead of fixing our trade with Europe and growing our economy, Labour chose more stealth taxes that will only make the cost of living crisis worse.
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
What we saw last week was one of the most dishonest Budgets I have ever seen.
Instead of fixing our trade with Europe and growing our economy, Labour chose more stealth taxes that will only make the cost of living crisis worse.
Instead of fixing our trade with Europe and growing our economy, Labour chose more stealth taxes that will only make the cost of living crisis worse.
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If Nigel Farage wanted to investigate Russian infiltration into Reform, he’d have done it already.
It’s time the Prime Minister launched a national investigation.
It’s time the Prime Minister launched a national investigation.
December 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
If Nigel Farage wanted to investigate Russian infiltration into Reform, he’d have done it already.
It’s time the Prime Minister launched a national investigation.
It’s time the Prime Minister launched a national investigation.
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‘Speaking outside his chateau in France, former Brexit Party and UKIP MEP Coburn answered "no" when a BBC journalist asked him whether he had ever been paid to give a speech to promote pro-Russian campaigners.’
Great work from @BBCWales. Keep going
Great work from @BBCWales. Keep going
November 28, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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Brexit has cost each and every one of us £3,700 a year.
But instead of solving the problem, Labour are using Brexit as an excuse to raise your taxes.
My message ahead of the Budget: Stop blaming Brexit and start fixing it!
But instead of solving the problem, Labour are using Brexit as an excuse to raise your taxes.
My message ahead of the Budget: Stop blaming Brexit and start fixing it!
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Brexit has cost each and every one of us £3,700 a year.
But instead of solving the problem, Labour are using Brexit as an excuse to raise your taxes.
My message ahead of the Budget: Stop blaming Brexit and start fixing it!
But instead of solving the problem, Labour are using Brexit as an excuse to raise your taxes.
My message ahead of the Budget: Stop blaming Brexit and start fixing it!
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Please sign this petition for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics.
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
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 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Please sign this petition for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics.
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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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 10:33 AM
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
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Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances.
A new decade-long Brexit study explains it:
a 6–8% hit to GDP – that's £180bn-£240bn a year – means less tax, less investment and less money for everything else.
Brexit made Britain poorer. Much poorer.
A new decade-long Brexit study explains it:
a 6–8% hit to GDP – that's £180bn-£240bn a year – means less tax, less investment and less money for everything else.
Brexit made Britain poorer. Much poorer.
New: Boris Johnson’s ‘Brexit Titanic success’ was half right
Nearly ten years on, the first full assessment of Brexit confirms what millions warned: Britain made itself poorer
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances.
A new decade-long Brexit study explains it:
a 6–8% hit to GDP – that's £180bn-£240bn a year – means less tax, less investment and less money for everything else.
Brexit made Britain poorer. Much poorer.
A new decade-long Brexit study explains it:
a 6–8% hit to GDP – that's £180bn-£240bn a year – means less tax, less investment and less money for everything else.
Brexit made Britain poorer. Much poorer.
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This is Keir Starmer’s moment to stand up for Britain and call on Trump to drop his ludicrous lawsuit against the BBC.
The Prime Minister has spent months cosying up to Trump. If he can’t stop him from attacking one of our most precious institutions, what was it all for?
The Prime Minister has spent months cosying up to Trump. If he can’t stop him from attacking one of our most precious institutions, what was it all for?
November 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
This is Keir Starmer’s moment to stand up for Britain and call on Trump to drop his ludicrous lawsuit against the BBC.
The Prime Minister has spent months cosying up to Trump. If he can’t stop him from attacking one of our most precious institutions, what was it all for?
The Prime Minister has spent months cosying up to Trump. If he can’t stop him from attacking one of our most precious institutions, what was it all for?
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"Robbie Gibb should have no role in appointing the next Director General, and given the Royal Charter gives the government the power to remove him will the Prime Minister sack him now?" asks Ed Davey.
Starmer says he won't interfere in running the BBC
Starmer says he won't interfere in running the BBC
November 12, 2025 at 12:17 PM
"Robbie Gibb should have no role in appointing the next Director General, and given the Royal Charter gives the government the power to remove him will the Prime Minister sack him now?" asks Ed Davey.
Starmer says he won't interfere in running the BBC
Starmer says he won't interfere in running the BBC
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£270 back in your pocket.
Lib Dems are calling for a 5% VAT cut to save the high street and help make small joys affordable again.
Lib Dems are calling for a 5% VAT cut to save the high street and help make small joys affordable again.
November 12, 2025 at 6:46 PM
£270 back in your pocket.
Lib Dems are calling for a 5% VAT cut to save the high street and help make small joys affordable again.
Lib Dems are calling for a 5% VAT cut to save the high street and help make small joys affordable again.
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Daisy Cooper, "If we're going to have an honest conversation about tax, let's also have an honest conversation about growth"
"Brexit has been a disaster for this country"
"Brexit has wrapped up small businesses in red tape"
"For growth.. A UK-EU Customs Union"
"Brexit has been a disaster for this country"
"Brexit has wrapped up small businesses in red tape"
"For growth.. A UK-EU Customs Union"
November 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Daisy Cooper, "If we're going to have an honest conversation about tax, let's also have an honest conversation about growth"
"Brexit has been a disaster for this country"
"Brexit has wrapped up small businesses in red tape"
"For growth.. A UK-EU Customs Union"
"Brexit has been a disaster for this country"
"Brexit has wrapped up small businesses in red tape"
"For growth.. A UK-EU Customs Union"
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Lib Dem Leader @eddavey.libdems.org.uk:
"A great British institution is under attack from a foreign government. President Trump is trying to destroy our BBC... Trump has undermined press freedom in America. Now he's trying to do the same here, disgracefully egged on by the leader of Reform."
"A great British institution is under attack from a foreign government. President Trump is trying to destroy our BBC... Trump has undermined press freedom in America. Now he's trying to do the same here, disgracefully egged on by the leader of Reform."
November 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Lib Dem Leader @eddavey.libdems.org.uk:
"A great British institution is under attack from a foreign government. President Trump is trying to destroy our BBC... Trump has undermined press freedom in America. Now he's trying to do the same here, disgracefully egged on by the leader of Reform."
"A great British institution is under attack from a foreign government. President Trump is trying to destroy our BBC... Trump has undermined press freedom in America. Now he's trying to do the same here, disgracefully egged on by the leader of Reform."
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SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA