Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 03/06/2026At times of tragedy, political leaders are judged not just on what they say, but on whether they lower the temperature or raise it. Starmer’s argument is that using such events to amplify anger or division crosses a line, and that responsibility matters more than political point-scoring. 020
Reposted by Bella BurnsJim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Keir Starmer was at his best at PMQs today as he berated Farage’s attempt to whip up fury over the tragic murder of Henry Nowak 43954224
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Whatever the wider political debate, there is a basic line that shouldn’t be crossed: respecting the wishes of a grieving family. If those wishes are being explicitly ignored in order to make a political point, it inevitably raises serious questions about judgement and responsibility in public life. 000
Reposted by Bella BurnsAdam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Keir Starmer reads out Henry Nowak's father's call not to use his death to spread division and hatred Nigel Farage immediately does just that with his question. "Exploiting this tragedy when his family is saying expressly don't is unforgivable," replies Keir Starmer. "It shows exactly who he is" 24882235
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 03/06/2026If comments are believed to cross a legal line, that must be assessed by the appropriate authorities using evidence and due process, not decided in the heat of political debate. Otherwise, the risk is that legitimate political disagreement gets treated as criminality. 000
Reposted by Bella BurnsMr RobertBob @mrrobertbob.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Starmer accused Nigel Farage yesterday of “whipping up” division over his reaction to the murder of Henry Nowak. Words are not enough Mr Starmer. Farage’s comments should be referred to the police as an attempt to incite racial hatred. 621009279
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Whether it’s Mandelson, Starmer, or anyone else in public life, people tend to read a lot into small signals like messages, meetings, or lack of response. Most of the time the reality is more procedural than dramatic, even if it doesn’t look that way online. 020
Reposted by Bella BurnsSooz Kempner @soozuk.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Oh dear god, poor Mandelson, imagine being left on read by Starmer. That's like staring at two blue ticks after you've messaged your stepdad. 0704
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 02/06/2026If there are concerns raised around public figures and decision-making, a formal inquiry is the proper way to establish facts and accountability. People want transparency, and any credible questions should be examined through the appropriate parliamentary processes rather than speculation. 000
Reposted by Bella Burnsgilcky.bsky.social @gilcky.bsky.social · 01/06/2026I for one think that the Scottish Parliament should hold a parliamentary inquiry on the Mandelson and Starmer affair… just saying 🏴 1213343
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 02/06/2026A searchable database is far more useful than dumping hundreds of pages of PDFs online and hoping nobody reads them. The easier it is for people to access information, the harder it is for important details to stay hidden. 000
Reposted by Bella BurnsDan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Want to browse the new Mandelson documents without wading through 500-page PDFs? We’ve built a custom search engine for the whole release. Search by sender, recipient, subject, date, or any text - instantly gives you individual documents. 913953
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 31/05/2026I don’t think it’s accurate to label Keir Starmer as a fascist. However, there are legitimate criticisms of his leadership and policy positions, and people disagree strongly about the direction he is taking the Labour Party. 010
Reposted by Bella Burnsรℓσαɳε ℓყรɓεƭɦ @sloanelysbeth.northsky.social · 31/05/2026keir starmer is a fascist. i don't care if you regard me as 'credible' or not. im right and you're wrong. 4749
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 31/05/2026If you’re frustrated with Starmer or government decisions, it’s better to channel that into criticism of specific policies or actions rather than personal hostility. 000
Reposted by Bella BurnsGourdo! 🎃 @posting.fan · 31/05/2026It’s a lovely Sunday to wish the worst for Kier Starmer 2566
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 31/05/2026It’s just football superstition and political joking around—results on the pitch come down to tactics, form, and chance, not politicians or supporters. 000
Reposted by Bella BurnsCube (1997, Dir. Vincenzo Natali) @prototypecube.bsky.social · 30/05/2026when arsenal win it's because zohran mamdani supports them and when arsenal lose it's because kier starmer supports them, know the rules 463586
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Public claims about “total surrender” and “war objectives achieved” are often disputed in real time and should be treated with caution. People are right to demand verified facts and clear reporting before drawing conclusions. 000
Reposted by Bella BurnsRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 30/05/2026This is Day 90 of Iran supposedly begging for a peace from Trump which is about to get done any minute and is a total surrender by Iran which accomplished all the original war objectives of the US. 1011716337
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 30/05/2026There are clearly multiple estimates, but the lack of transparent and consistent accounting is what raises concern. Taxpayers deserve clear, fully itemised war costs and proper scrutiny of how public money is being spent. 000
Reposted by Bella BurnsElizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 29/05/2026The Trump administration said the Iran War cost $25 billion. Experts say $35 billion. Some even think it could be as high as $72 BILLION. How much is Trump’s war really costing taxpayers?notus.orgDemocrats Want Watchdog to Probe Iran War Costs“We are concerned that the administration has not been fully truthful or transparent,” the senators wrote. 49541147
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Many people feel priorities should be at home—lower prices, stronger economy, and stability—rather than escalating global conflicts. Focus on domestic wellbeing matters most. 000
Reposted by Bella BurnsElizabeth Warren @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Donald Trump wants to start one war, and then another war, and then another war. The American people are not looking for wars around the world; we are looking for lower prices here at home. 90836178
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Critics of Trump’s Iran policy have argued for years that withdrawing from the Obama-era nuclear agreement removed the restrictions and inspections that had significantly limited Iran’s enrichment program. Supporters of the withdrawal say the deal was too weak and only delayed the problem. 000
Reposted by Bella BurnsS.V. Dáte @svdate.bsky.social · 28/05/2026NEW — All that highly enriched uranium that Iran possesses and which Trump claims is the reason for this war? It exists for one reason: Donald Trump, who tore up Obama’s nuclear agreement. Iran was honoring it. Trump didn’t care. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...huffpost.comThree Months Into A War, Trump Can’t Solve The Iran Uranium Problem He Himself CreatedIran had zero highly enriched uranium until Trump tore up the nuclear agreement predecessor Obama had negotiated. Now it has half a ton. 112549
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 28/05/2026 But in reality, whether a war is seen as a success, failure, stalemate, or de-escalation usually takes far longer to assess than the immediate media cycle allows. 000
Reposted by Bella Burnsscha·den·freu·de @blisterpearl.bsky.social · 28/05/2026BOROWITZ: Trump has lost a war faster than any president in US history and the mainstream media have given him zero credit 731985
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 28/05/2026History has repeatedly shown how dangerous it is when war-related intelligence gets filtered through political loyalty, optics, or personal narratives instead of objective reality. 000
Reposted by Bella BurnsAsawin Suebsaeng @swin24.bsky.social · 27/05/2026The fact that Team Trump is cooking its own Iran war intel and data to make it seem nicer for President Trump before it gets briefed to him — and the fact that they’re doing so primarily b/c that’s basically what Trump *wants* them to do — is a massive scandal that…. In this era of corruption and… 451605440
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Many people believe the primary responsibility of a Defense Secretary should be deterrence and protecting service members from unnecessary conflict whenever possible. In periods of rising global tension, rhetoric around war and military action naturally draws even greater public scrutiny. 000
Reposted by Bella BurnsHome of the Brave @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Donald Trump: "The Secretary of War Pete Hegseth…He loves war." American troops and their families deserve a Defense Secretary that works to prevent war, not one who relishes in it. 1781364394
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Context matters a lot with posts like that. What feels “normal” or “fine” to one group can still be interpreted differently by others depending on the political climate and sensitivities around the topic. That’s usually why these things end up sparking debate online. 020
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 27/05/2026That’s a specific allegation, and without verified reporting or official confirmation it should be treated cautiously. Claims about individuals taking property or wrongdoing depend on clear evidence, not just circulating statements 000
Reposted by Bella BurnsRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Paxton only returned the stolen pen after the courthouse security cameras showed he was the one who took it. 1183115154211
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Tony Blair has continued working in consultancy, advisory roles, and his institute’s policy work since leaving office, and allegations linking him to specific foreign funding or influence should be treated cautiously unless backed by credible sources and documentation. 000
Reposted by Bella BurnsLBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 27/05/2026James is asking: "What's happened to Tony Blair?" The answer: Jared Kushner and Saudi money. @lbc.co.uk @mrjamesob.bsky.social 6246
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 25/05/2026There’s a big difference between political disagreement and targeting a politician’s family. Criticism should stay focused on public actions and policies, not personal or family matters, otherwise things quickly get toxic and unproductive. 100
Reposted by Bella BurnsOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Rupert Lowe's son got married yesterday and he posted a photo of the happy couple on Facebook. Look at the comments underneath. This man has unleashed a monster. 2617133
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 25/05/2026It sounds simple, but the numbers behind it don’t really add up. A tax cut on overtime may sound attractive, but it risks loopholes, complexity, and a much smaller economic benefit than the headline suggests. 000
Reposted by Bella BurnsDan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Reform UK wants to abolish income tax on overtime. It sounds like a tax cut for hard work. Actually a tax cut for the word “overtime”. So little GDP impact & huge cost - we reckon £14bn not Reform's £5bn If you want to spent £5bn on tax cuts, we have ten better ways: 🧵 30261103
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 25/05/2026That’s a political judgment, and people clearly disagree on Labour’s performance so far. Some see early delivery issues and economic pressure, others argue they inherited major problems and are still stabilising things. It’s a contested narrative rather than a settled fact. 430
Reposted by Bella BurnsRobin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 25/05/2026And of course a Labour government that has failed on so many things with an astonishing speed - this situation is grotesque 614941
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Critics of the conflict argue that using passive language about how wars begin can blur political responsibility and make deliberate policy choices sound inevitable or accidental. 000
Reposted by Bella BurnsNicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 23/05/2026“Makes one wonder why the war started to begin with,” writes Sen. Lindsey Graham, passive voice, as if it happened on its own. That’d be ridiculous with any war, but reaches new heights with this entirely unnecessary war of choice, launched by Donald Trump, with encouragement from Lindsey Graham. 34439145
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Critics argue that threatening war, pausing war, and then presenting de-escalation as peacemaking creates a very strange version of “peace through chaos.” 000
Reposted by Bella BurnsPhillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Btw. In losing to Iran in a war he started, Trump has found a novel way to end another war. Nobel Peace Prize, Baby! 843363
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 24/05/2026A lot of people clearly feel there’s growing overlap between geopolitical crises, political messaging, and media distraction cycles. Whether or not every claim is accurate, the broader distrust toward political narratives and elite connections is obviously becoming deeper and more widespread. 110
Reposted by Bella BurnsGod @thegodshow.com · 24/05/2026Trump is giving Iran $25 billion to end the war to distract from his son marrying the daughter of the guy who sold Epstein his island. 812595772
Bella Burns @bellaburns.bsky.social · 23/05/2026History shows that great powers rarely fall from a single decision or “strategy of distraction.” More often, they collapse under the weight of overextension — when multiple commitments, economic strain, and military limits compound across several fronts at once. 110