Martin Johnson
@martinjohnson
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Joined: Sep 8, 2019
Last seen: Apr 27, 2026
Topics: 6 / Replies: 83
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RE: Gorton and Denton

Reform may not have won, but they came a credible second in a constituency with a significant immigrant and university-educated population which clear...

2 months ago
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RE: Gorton and Denton

A new chapter is being written in British politics and nobody can know how it will end.

2 months ago
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?

This may be over 50 years old but still pertinent with the Gorton and Denton bi-election.

2 months ago
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RE: Gorton and Denton

What ever the result it will have a material impact on the politics of the UK I think. It is more than a mid term bi-election with an unpopular govern...

2 months ago
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?

Miles recorded a version of Crosby’s “Guinnevere”.  

2 months ago
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RE: Jesse Jackson

A very influential politician who never held high office. One of the differences between UK and US systems. No Jackson no Obama.

2 months ago
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?

@rick-bayles Lane and Marriott were great song writers. Marriott despite his personal demons was a great singer. MacLagan and Jones have had long and ...

2 months ago
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RE: We have a problem

It will be interesting to see what happens to Reform’s ratings as they start sharing real policies rather than simple rhetoric. Electorates should nev...

2 months ago
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RE: What are you watching at the moment?

@markamericana Yes, very good. Not black and white in its characterisations. Also gives a glimpse of the scars the Troubles have left on local society...

2 months ago
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RE: What are you watching at the moment?

I came to the Detectorists a bit late, but have watched all of Small Prophets, perfect. Roll on season two.

2 months ago
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RE: New Sturgill, oops, new Johnny Blues Skies I mean

Love and hate is good I think, Paul. Much better than a bland OK.

2 months ago
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?

Dave Alvin’s Third Mind has a new album out, “Right Now!”

2 months ago
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?

Cheesy ‘80s synths never sounded so good.  

3 months ago
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RE: Zach Top > Charlie Crockett?

He did and he always will even when given only a glimmer of a chance.

3 months ago
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RE: Zach Top > Charlie Crockett?

The music business left to its own devices goes for bland safe music to maximise audience penetration and sales. Real traditional country had a connec...

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