Martin Ott
@martinott1.bsky.social
Suggestion of a pulse. Passionately pro-European left of centre. Widower & multi grandparent. Bit of aviation over 40+ years. Occasionally outspoken, embarrassing opinionate. Generally quite lucky. Hodophile.
Hilarious
This is quite the funniest article I've read in weeks
"The Leconfield, which is aiming to have more than 14,000 members, will feature artificial intelligence to facilitate deals between members by deducing who should work with whom."
They have to use AI, because there's no meat-based I in the room
"The Leconfield, which is aiming to have more than 14,000 members, will feature artificial intelligence to facilitate deals between members by deducing who should work with whom."
They have to use AI, because there's no meat-based I in the room
Imagine paying £500,000 to be a founder-member of a private members club fronted by Liz Truss.
December 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Hilarious
Reposted by Martin Ott
Why these Suffolk councils prioritise rooftop solar – and how collaboration is helping businesses cut costs and carbon. Andy Mellen reports
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/loc...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/loc...
How councils are innovating to deliver more solar
Mid Suffolk District Council leader argues when it comes to solar energy, the principle should be simple: rooftops before rural
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Why these Suffolk councils prioritise rooftop solar – and how collaboration is helping businesses cut costs and carbon. Andy Mellen reports
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/loc...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/loc...
Resistance is ... daft.
Drop wiki a few bob or lose one of the last truly independent sources of information. ‘fess though, I do run checks via Perplexity too.
Drop wiki a few bob or lose one of the last truly independent sources of information. ‘fess though, I do run checks via Perplexity too.
I just donated to #Wikipedia because it feels like one of the most important parts of the web, especially now when trust and clarity are harder to find. Open knowledge matters and I hope that if a few of us drop a little cash once in a while helps keep it free for all.
#OpenKnowledge #HumbleBrag
#OpenKnowledge #HumbleBrag
a white puzzle with the letters w and i written on it
ALT: a white puzzle with the letters w and i written on it
media.tenor.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Resistance is ... daft.
Drop wiki a few bob or lose one of the last truly independent sources of information. ‘fess though, I do run checks via Perplexity too.
Drop wiki a few bob or lose one of the last truly independent sources of information. ‘fess though, I do run checks via Perplexity too.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social See? Not difficult but sadly can still hear this blithering idiot!
December 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social See? Not difficult but sadly can still hear this blithering idiot!
Disarming
December 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Disarming
Fieldwork near Chrishall
December 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Fieldwork near Chrishall
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Given a) Farage's past; b) the expanding story about Russia and former MEPs; and c) media enthusiasm for "what influence is being bought?" questions, if anyone to left of Mussolini is gifted so much as a cup of sugar, why is Reform facing no such questions about Friday's £9m crypto-bro donation?~AA
December 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Given a) Farage's past; b) the expanding story about Russia and former MEPs; and c) media enthusiasm for "what influence is being bought?" questions, if anyone to left of Mussolini is gifted so much as a cup of sugar, why is Reform facing no such questions about Friday's £9m crypto-bro donation?~AA
Do read this but I’d urge a bathroom visit first. You’ll thank me later.⬇️
I feel compelled to write a review thread 🧵 for The Liz Truss Show because in the madness of the content, other aspects - vital aspects - are being missed.
1. The Aesthetics
Unless they were aiming for "Harley Street urologist waiting room circa 1992" this interview area is just unacceptable. 1/
1. The Aesthetics
Unless they were aiming for "Harley Street urologist waiting room circa 1992" this interview area is just unacceptable. 1/
December 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Do read this but I’d urge a bathroom visit first. You’ll thank me later.⬇️
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It’s the 47th anniversary of the raid on Cynthia Payne’s house in Ambleside Avenue, Streatham, in which police found men (including, apparently, a Lord, an MP, and some vicars) queueing on the stairs waiting to pay for sex with luncheon vouchers
December 4, 2025 at 1:16 PM
It’s the 47th anniversary of the raid on Cynthia Payne’s house in Ambleside Avenue, Streatham, in which police found men (including, apparently, a Lord, an MP, and some vicars) queueing on the stairs waiting to pay for sex with luncheon vouchers
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In London, flu cases are three times higher than this time last year.
Protect yourself by getting your flu vaccine so you can make the most of Christmas and the festive season.
Check if you’re eligible and book your appointment:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
Protect yourself by getting your flu vaccine so you can make the most of Christmas and the festive season.
Check if you’re eligible and book your appointment:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
In London, flu cases are three times higher than this time last year.
Protect yourself by getting your flu vaccine so you can make the most of Christmas and the festive season.
Check if you’re eligible and book your appointment:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
Protect yourself by getting your flu vaccine so you can make the most of Christmas and the festive season.
Check if you’re eligible and book your appointment:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
This has to be stated.
More Jam Tomorrow, tomorrow. Not today. Thats tomorrow being the day after today. You might be advised to set a reminder. Pass it on.
More Jam Tomorrow, tomorrow. Not today. Thats tomorrow being the day after today. You might be advised to set a reminder. Pass it on.
In 1948 Britain declared an 'Emergency' in Malaya. It wasn't really an emergency – it was a guerrilla war.
What were we doing there? And why is the UK occupation still honoured in Singapore?
New MORE JAM TOMORROW: MALAYA, out on Thursday!
What were we doing there? And why is the UK occupation still honoured in Singapore?
New MORE JAM TOMORROW: MALAYA, out on Thursday!
December 3, 2025 at 11:26 AM
This has to be stated.
More Jam Tomorrow, tomorrow. Not today. Thats tomorrow being the day after today. You might be advised to set a reminder. Pass it on.
More Jam Tomorrow, tomorrow. Not today. Thats tomorrow being the day after today. You might be advised to set a reminder. Pass it on.
Reposted by Martin Ott
In 1948 Britain declared an 'Emergency' in Malaya. It wasn't really an emergency – it was a guerrilla war.
What were we doing there? And why is the UK occupation still honoured in Singapore?
New MORE JAM TOMORROW: MALAYA, out on Thursday!
What were we doing there? And why is the UK occupation still honoured in Singapore?
New MORE JAM TOMORROW: MALAYA, out on Thursday!
December 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
In 1948 Britain declared an 'Emergency' in Malaya. It wasn't really an emergency – it was a guerrilla war.
What were we doing there? And why is the UK occupation still honoured in Singapore?
New MORE JAM TOMORROW: MALAYA, out on Thursday!
What were we doing there? And why is the UK occupation still honoured in Singapore?
New MORE JAM TOMORROW: MALAYA, out on Thursday!
Reposted by Martin Ott
Perhaps making sure that independence would come to Malaya and Singapore in an orderly way, ensuring that the nations would develop into the kind of countries that still honour the British?
December 2, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Perhaps making sure that independence would come to Malaya and Singapore in an orderly way, ensuring that the nations would develop into the kind of countries that still honour the British?
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“Tories will let you down” says man who doesn’t hold constituency surgeries, who managed to claim expenses but almost never attend the European Parliament when he was an MEP, whose single idea to fix this country- Brexit - costs £100bn in lost tax receipts each year and shafted the next generation.
The hypocrisy 👀
"'Tories will always let you down’ says Farage, as his party collects more Tories.'"
And just last year, Gullis insisted there was “not a cat’s chance in hell.”
https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sack-jonathan-gullis-reforms-defective-defector/
"'Tories will always let you down’ says Farage, as his party collects more Tories.'"
And just last year, Gullis insisted there was “not a cat’s chance in hell.”
https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sack-jonathan-gullis-reforms-defective-defector/
Jonathan Gullis, Reform's defective defector
‘Tories will always let you down' says Farage, as his party collects more Tories
www.thenewworld.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
“Tories will let you down” says man who doesn’t hold constituency surgeries, who managed to claim expenses but almost never attend the European Parliament when he was an MEP, whose single idea to fix this country- Brexit - costs £100bn in lost tax receipts each year and shafted the next generation.
Absolute hooter! ⬇️ READ.
Utterly unsurprising that former Tory co-Chair Gullis, dimmer than a broken 3 watt bulb with the dimmer turned down, has now joined Reform. Stringent pre-acceptance cheques will have undoubtedly been sought and received.
Utterly unsurprising that former Tory co-Chair Gullis, dimmer than a broken 3 watt bulb with the dimmer turned down, has now joined Reform. Stringent pre-acceptance cheques will have undoubtedly been sought and received.
🚨Some personal news.
I'm thrilled to announce that I've just filed my first copy for The New Yorker.
A profile of Jonathan Gullis.
"You get the sense that offstage, Jonathan Gullis struggles with being Jonathan Gullis."
open.substack.com/pub/mrhenrym...
I'm thrilled to announce that I've just filed my first copy for The New Yorker.
A profile of Jonathan Gullis.
"You get the sense that offstage, Jonathan Gullis struggles with being Jonathan Gullis."
open.substack.com/pub/mrhenrym...
Jonathan Gullis, The Seagull's Lament
A New Yorker Profile
open.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Absolute hooter! ⬇️ READ.
Utterly unsurprising that former Tory co-Chair Gullis, dimmer than a broken 3 watt bulb with the dimmer turned down, has now joined Reform. Stringent pre-acceptance cheques will have undoubtedly been sought and received.
Utterly unsurprising that former Tory co-Chair Gullis, dimmer than a broken 3 watt bulb with the dimmer turned down, has now joined Reform. Stringent pre-acceptance cheques will have undoubtedly been sought and received.
Well yes. Pretty certain Mason will be signed up for panto by next season.
December 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Well yes. Pretty certain Mason will be signed up for panto by next season.
More Jam Tomorrow, on Thursday. Spread the news.
In 1948 Britain declared an 'Emergency' in Malaya. It wasn't really an emergency – it was a guerrilla war.
What were we doing there? And why is the UK occupation still honoured in Singapore?
New MORE JAM TOMORROW: MALAYA, out on Thursday!
What were we doing there? And why is the UK occupation still honoured in Singapore?
New MORE JAM TOMORROW: MALAYA, out on Thursday!
December 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
More Jam Tomorrow, on Thursday. Spread the news.
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AND! It’s the 42nd anniversary of death of Violet Carson, which means (b) it’s time to post this classic photo again, but also (b)...
December 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM
AND! It’s the 42nd anniversary of death of Violet Carson, which means (b) it’s time to post this classic photo again, but also (b)...
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Frenemies at last
December 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Frenemies at last
December 1, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Justice dispensed by 12 of your peers. Given the levels of critical thinking displayed by a dumbed-down populace, what could possibly go wrong?
November 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Justice dispensed by 12 of your peers. Given the levels of critical thinking displayed by a dumbed-down populace, what could possibly go wrong?
@matthew-wright.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk Just saying ..
November 30, 2025 at 9:49 AM
@matthew-wright.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk Just saying ..
A Sunday long-read worthy of your time. Honestly.
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/230000-dea...
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/230000-dea...
November 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM
A Sunday long-read worthy of your time. Honestly.
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/230000-dea...
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/230000-dea...
“Encroaching modernity”
By the Walrus & Carpenter, 45 Monument St, London EC3R 8BU My pic.
By the Walrus & Carpenter, 45 Monument St, London EC3R 8BU My pic.
November 30, 2025 at 9:03 AM
“Encroaching modernity”
By the Walrus & Carpenter, 45 Monument St, London EC3R 8BU My pic.
By the Walrus & Carpenter, 45 Monument St, London EC3R 8BU My pic.