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George Burn

@georgermburn.bsky.social
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Like football, politics, Arsenal, Labour, law, international law, geopolitics, trade, bereavement, prisons, cricket, music and other stuff COYG

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George Burn @georgermburn.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Trump doesn’t know why he’s at war open.substack.com/pub/nickcohe...
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Trump doesn’t know why he’s at war
The West's frivolous death
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George Burn @georgermburn.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Brexit has failed. In times of international turmoil, we can see the need for European peoples to be as close as possible, which is why Iceland is moving closer to joining. The sooner we have Breturn, the better for the UK and the EU. 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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Patrick Dunleavy @patrickdunleavy.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
So Trump wants to dictate to Israel legal system, choose the new leader of Iran, filch oil funds from Venezuelan that he also runs, is limbering up to invade Cuba, still seeking to annex Greenland, land planes in Spain that they’ve banned. He wants to run the whole world, modest really for a maniac
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George Burn @georgermburn.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Just need to vent my frustration: I was about to buy a ticket for @arsenalfc.bsky.social's away match to Bayer Leverkusen next week, I had the ticket waiting to complete the purchase, and then it froze when it went to the bank authorisation bit. By the time it had got there, the ticket had gone...
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George Burn @georgermburn.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Hi @jamesbenge.bsky.social. I was just listening back to the Brighton/Arsenal postmatch press conference. You asked Arteta about Herzeler's whinges, referring to "the three times Raya went down". In fact, Raya only went down once. Let's not promote Herzeler's lies!
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Joe Powell MP @joepowell.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
We need more transparency and accountability in public life. I came into politics after a decade working on open government and anti-corruption around the world. I believe people want to see power closer to them, not a perception of elite capture and influence peddling.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 19/02/2026
It’s not right that tourists are being charged rip-off fares for a pedicab ride. I’ve long called for regulations on pedicabs and from October TfL is bringing them in, making sure the industry is safer and fairer.
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Pedicab riders to be banned from blaring music and ripping off Londoners as TfL regulates industry | LBC
Pedicab riders will be banned from ripping off customers and blaring music
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Rob Ford @robfordmancs.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
I have today been informed that, despite personal assurances to the contrary, the Green party have once again used my image and misrepresented my words on a second leaflet circulated in Gorton and Denton ahead of the by-election. I have now lodged an official complaint with the returning officer.
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George Burn @georgermburn.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Here's a very interesting new tool from the Tax Policy Associates (per @danneidle.bsky.social). An easy to use - but impressively comprehensive map - of offshore ownership of UK properties. Check out what's happening in your area! taxpolicy.org.uk/2026/01/29/w...
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Who secretly owns Britain? Map of hidden UK property owners
Explore an interactive map of nearly 100,000 UK properties owned by offshore companies. In over 40% of cases, the real owner is hidden.
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George Burn @georgermburn.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
The attorney general for England and Wales, Lord Hermer KC, giving a D'var Torah, a sermon, at North Western Reform Synagogue, in London on Friday. youtu.be/pqyA1YuyoJI
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Lord Hermer KC speaks about the Manchester terror attack
YouTube video by Joshua Rozenberg
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George Burn @georgermburn.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
On a day of sadness in the UK, it's lovely to see something joyous - a garba dance at Mumbai Airport in celebration of Navratri. I'm not sure if there was any planning in this, but I just love how the dance brings everyone together.
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George Burn @georgermburn.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
RIP Dickie Bird. Legend.
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George Burn @georgermburn.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
It's happened.... 😀 Wordle 1,545 1/6 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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UK Defence Journal @ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 07/07/2025
More than one million Russian military personnel have likely been killed or wounded since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, according to a growing body of Western estimates. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/russian-casu...
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Russian casualties have now likely hit the 1 million mark
More than one million Russian military personnel have likely been killed or wounded since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, according to a growing body of Western estimates.
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George Burn @georgermburn.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
@gordoncorera.bsky.social Thanks for the new episode of TRIC, on 7/7. Brings a lot back. Bit of info for Mr McCloskey though: the UK does have a constitution, it's just not codified. See here for a brief explainer: consoc.org.uk/the-constitu....
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The UK constitution - The Constitution Society
A detailed explanation of the development of the UK's constitution: written by experts but easy to understand.
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George Burn @georgermburn.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
@aakinwo.bsky.social does a great job on his podcast for @theathletic.bsky.social, but it was a shame in the latest episode that there was no questioning or pushback on the Aston Villa narrative about Thomas Bramall's decision to disallow Villa's goal in their game at Man U. It certainly wasn't ...
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2Tone4Real @2tone4real.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
#LettuceLiz meets #TariffTrump #FuckTrump #TrumpTariff
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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
This was….five months ago
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NANCY COMICS BY ERNIE BUSHMILLER @nancycomics.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Nancy By Ernie Bushmiller April 1,1946
NANCY BY ERNIE 

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HEY! - WHAT'S WRONG HERE
TODAY?

APRIL FOOL
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Eric Columbus @ericcolumbus.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
DOJ says the U.S. government would have to “entreat” or “cajole” El Salvador to return him. I’m pretty sure one phone call demanding his return — or else hell to pay — would do the trick.
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David JW Bailey @davidjwbailey.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Those in Red are: 1 always used by Tories 2 able to get 20x more Newspaper coverage in Mail / Telegraph / Express 3 never called out for their lies by the BBC
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Tim Stillman ⭐️⭐️ @tim-stillman.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
MLS 🥲🥲🥲
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Truer words were never spoken.
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Jaxx @liberaljaxx.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
@ericcolumbus.bsky.social
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George Burn @georgermburn.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Made me laugh anyway!
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George Burn @georgermburn.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Absolutely superb piece from @afalkhatib.bsky.social I'm so grateful there are some voices on the Palestine-Israel debate who understand the importance of mutuality and compromise for a real resolution to the conflict. Racist fantasies based on kicking the other side's population out go nowhere.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13/03/2025
This is a Hitler-screaming-in-his-bunker-at-generals level of lunacy
Trump post: "The Globalist Wall Street Journal has no idea what they are doing or saying. They are owned by the polluted thinking of the European Union, which was formed for the primary purpose of “screwing” the United States of America. Their (WSJ!) thinking is antiquated and weak, and very bad for the USA. But have no fear, we will WIN on everything!!! Egg prices are down, oil is down, interest rates are down, and TARIFF RELATED MONEY IS POURING INTO THE UNITED STATES. “The only thing you have to fear, is fear itself!”"
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Fionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
I do like this representation of Trump’s 🇺🇸 economy in today’s @financialtimes.com
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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Naturally…
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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Public views of Reform MPs (YouGov) Nigel Farage (-39) 26% favourable, 65% unfavourable 9% DK Rupert Lowe: 68% don't know 9% fav, 24% unfavourable Richard Tice: 63% dk 10% fav, 27% unfav Lee Anderson: 60% dk 10% fav, 30% unfav James McMurdock: 78% dk 4% fav, 19% unfav (YouGov)
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2Tone4Real @2tone4real.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Perfectly Timed Photos 🧵 23/27
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George Burn @georgermburn.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Anyone who values the rule of law - whether in the US or any other country - should stand with Perkins Coie and against Trump's vicious and no doubt illegal attack on the firm.
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George Burn @georgermburn.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Had a very interesting chat with a Russian-speaker from Donetsk. Her family and most of her friends left once the 🇷🇺s invaded. Most try to speak Ukrainian more than Russian, and are proud of 🇺🇦. She believes most people still in the east and most people in Crimea would prefer to be in 🇺🇦 over 🇷🇺.
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Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 11/03/2025
NEW: Trump admin to lift pause on intelligence sharing with Ukraine and will resume security assistance. So what was the week where Ukrainian civilians were left to suffer the full force of Russian ballistics for exactly? It is at best, unclear.
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Kerry Underwood @kerryunderwood.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
JUDGES IN DEEP CRISIS: 88.48% INTEND TO QUIT EARLY kerryunderwood.wordpress.com/2025/03/11/j...
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JUDGES IN DEEP CRISIS: 88.48% INTEND TO QUIT EARLY
The 2024 UK Judicial Attitude Survey, believed to be the only one of its type and scope in the world, shows the deep crisis within the judiciary, and by that, I mean the concerns of the judiciary a…
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George Burn @georgermburn.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Shock, horror: VAT on private school fees has not resulted in a surge of applications for state school places. Some areas have even seen an increase in the proportion of kids getting first choice of secondary school. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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No exodus to state sector after VAT added to private school fees, say English councils
Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
About 4 or 5 years ago I suggested that our greatest ally was France - in large part because of our close military ties and geopolitical interests and got mocked into the following year by Brexit types. Seems we're all on the same page now.
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Miatta Fahnbulleh @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
There is no one solution to fuel poverty, so we must go after the root causes - so no household is left behind 🏡
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Here are 6 things the Labour Government has done recently; in case you missed it🧵
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 09/03/2025
Auchincloss: "Zelenskyy flew to Washington, but he walked into the Kremlin."
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2Tone4Real @2tone4real.bsky.social · 23/10/2024
🐈‍⬛ 🚀 🍄‍🟫
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Ukrainska Pravda 🇺🇦 @pravda.ua · 08/03/2025
‼️ Poland's PM @donaldtusk on latest Russian strikes on Ukraine: This is what happens when someone appeases barbarians
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Poland’s PM on latest Russian strikes on Ukraine: This is what happens when someone appeases barbarians
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has indirectly reproached the United States for its recent actions in the Russo-Ukrainian war following yet another Russian attack on Ukrainian cities that caused civ...
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Tediously predictable that Johnson - liar and cheat all his life - pusher of a ruinous Brexit - epic disgrace of a PM - kicked out of power by his own party - thinks he can persuade us that Trump’s grim betrayal of Ukraine is a cunning plan to punish Putin. He never tires of being a total arsehole.
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 08/03/2025
Eighteen Ukrainian soldiers died in Iraq. No one gave Kyiv any minerals open.substack.com/pub/countero...
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Ukraine fought alongside US in Iraq; never demanded minerals
As the two fight over a minerals deal, we review the little-remembered sacrifices that Ukraine made when fighting in the U.S.-led war in Iraq – sacrifices Ukraine never asked to be compensated for.
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George Burn @georgermburn.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
So Bayern, Leverkusen and Dortmund have all lost at home today. Not a common event in the #bundesliga. Bayern 2 Bochum 3 Dortmund 0 Augsburg 2 Leverkusen 0 Werder Bremen 1
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
#WinOfTheWeek You may not believe this week's case study. It truly is Kafkaesque. £63,000 was at stake for a low paid person with health issues, which is life affecting. Thankfully we won the tribunal but we need support to keep doing this. Please share and donate www.thefru.org.uk/donate
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Brian Moore @brianmoore666.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
We, we??
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Jacob Öberg @profjacob.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
🚨🚨 Brave contender for speech of the year. Every word of it rings true to me. Claude Malhuret is a proper role model for European politicians in these chaotic and existential times for Europe. Take 8 minutes of your time and listen carefully. It is worth it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIK9...
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Speech againt Trump, by french senator, Claude Malhuret. ( English subtitles )
YouTube video by Alain Cazes
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