# ![@RichardBurgon Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::545081356.png) @RichardBurgon Richard Burgon MP

Richard Burgon MP posts on X about israel, palestine, prime minister, gaza the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Top Social Posts
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"For years Ive been proud to back the @WASPI_Campaign Thousands of women in East Leeds have faced pension injustice through no fault of their own. Todays decision to deny them fair compensation is totally wrong. I'll keep fighting until justice is done. We will not give up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2016878376380731562)  2026-01-29T14:17Z 227.7K followers, 12.8K engagements


"Trump calling Cuba an extraordinary threat is another lie from a dangerous president. Blocking all fuel supplies to Cuba is a war crime - the collective punishment of civilians. The world must stand up to Trumps tearing up of international law - which makes us all less safe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2017306040283418707)  2026-01-30T18:36Z 227.6K followers, 40.8K engagements


"Just how much more appalling news needs to come out about Peter Mandelson before the Labour leadership finally kicks him out of the party"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2017962602337312770)  2026-02-01T14:05Z 227.7K followers, 115.3K engagements


"Lots more horrific details coming out about Peter Mandelson - and he needs to face the toughest consequences possible. But what we already knew about his behaviour was appalling enough. So the question remains: why was he appointed US Ambassador Who lobbied for it And why"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2018707981563511254)  2026-02-03T15:27Z 227.7K followers, 140.7K engagements


"Peter Mandelsons ongoing relationship with Epstein was well known long before his appointment as US Ambassador. But a culture of nasty factionalism in the Labour Party meant a blind eye was turned and he was promoted regardless. From my speech in Parliament today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2019158251770642574)  2026-02-04T21:16Z 227.7K followers, 28.5K engagements


"No Minister not Wes Streeting yesterday nor Steve Reed today should be giving the impression that Mandelson's relationship with Epstein - even after his jailing - wasn't known before Mandelson became Ambassador. It was. The PM said so yesterday. The media reported it in [----]. 'Wasn't enough already known to comprehensively disbar him from such an important job' @susannareid100 and Richard challenge Housing Secretary Steve Reed over Sir Keir Starmer's admission that he had knowledge of Lord Mandelson's friendship with Epstein. https://t.co/hkU5Gyhkni 'Wasn't enough already known to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2019406553120665962)  2026-02-05T13:43Z 227.7K followers, 31.1K engagements


"I just delivered a 20000-strong Open Letter to Downing Street to Tax Wealth - Tackle the Cost-of-Living Crisis. As the wealth of the super-rich soars millions are struggling with energy food and housing costs. It doesnt need to be this way - tax extreme wealth to fix this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1993378862487445627)  2025-11-25T17:58Z 227.7K followers, 35K engagements


"Everyone knows Andy Burnham would have the best chance of beating Reform in Gorton and Denton. Fixing the selection to keep him off the ballot would be an affront to party democracy - and a sign nasty factionalism is a higher priority than reversing the rise of Farage and Reform"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2014987802509807620)  2026-01-24T09:05Z 227.7K followers, 93.8K engagements


"As I told Sky News even before the latest revelations Peter Mandelson's scandal hit past and his relationship to Epstein were already known - so why did the PM make him US Ambassador Who pushed for that. Who pushed for the concerns to be ignored. We need the full truth"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2018822498918535205)  2026-02-03T23:02Z 227.7K followers, 72.8K engagements


"I will vote against the Government Amendment. It would stop us getting the full truth. Mandelson's relationship with Epstein was known way before he was made US Ambassador. So why did the PM appoint him Who pushed for that What was his Chief of Staffs role We need answers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2019068731490476465)  2026-02-04T15:21Z 227.7K followers, 48.8K engagements


"It's not just that Mandelson's ongoing relationship with Epstein had been reported on as far back as June [----]. The Prime Minister also now admits that the Official Security Vetting confirmed this. So why are Ministers still going on TV claiming 'we didn't know'"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2019372932703592637)  2026-02-05T11:29Z 227.7K followers, 42.4K engagements


"This week I was delighted to chair the latest meeting of the Westminster Working Group for Sanctions on Israel We heard from Palestinian voices calling for an end to UK trade with Israel's illegal settlements. MPs are stepping up the pressure to force the Government to do this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2019830840533086570)  2026-02-06T17:49Z 227.7K followers, 14.2K engagements


"This sounds like something Donald Trump would do"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2019841922572210271)  2026-02-06T18:33Z 227.7K followers, 14.8K engagements


"The event at @OldFireStaLS9 in Gipton celebrating the lives experiences and achievements of disabled people was absolutely brilliant. It was organised and run by disabled people and their allies and they did a fantastic job. Well done to Anne Marie Jacky and the whole team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2019879880767193231)  2026-02-06T21:04Z 227.7K followers, [----] engagements


"The nasty factionalism that dominates the Labour leadership meant a blind eye was turned to Mandelson's relationship with Epstein. Mandelson wouldn't have passed the vetting to be an MP or councillor - but was made Ambassador. We need a total clear out at the top of the Party"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2020445663297708479)  2026-02-08T10:32Z 227.7K followers, 50.8K engagements


"This BBC story isnt now about the editing of a Trump speech. Its about private media giants trying to undermine a public broadcaster - to grab a bigger market share for themselves boost their own profits and reshape the media landscape to look ever more like Fox News"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1988375496321904835)  2025-11-11T22:37Z 227.7K followers, 229.2K engagements


"Deeply concerning allegations that this faction in Labour "put private investigators onto journalists writing about its funding". Such behaviour would be incredibly sinister and has no place in our Party"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2019552565164376164)  2026-02-05T23:23Z 227.7K followers, 28.1K engagements


"It was wonderful to visit Beechwood Primary in Seacroft to hear about all the work the pupils have been doing on climate change and the environment - locally nationally and internationally. What a credit these pupils are to their school and to our community"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2020852519484662057)  2026-02-09T13:29Z 227.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Billionaire wealth keeps piling up. Everyone else is left with less and less. With this mountain of pasta I show why we need to tax the Billionaires"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1993622970003288468)  2025-11-26T10:08Z 227.7K followers, 782.9K engagements


"It was reported in June [----] - [--] months before the PM appointed him US Ambassador - that Peter Mandelson had stayed at Epstein's flat while he was in prison for the crime of soliciting prostitution from a minor. Ministers shouldnt be using the "we didn't know" defence. I think all of us who thought we knew Peter Mandelson regret ever having known him Streeting says people in the government and the Labour Party feel betrayed by Mandelson Read more: https://t.co/UjlxinpZJl https://t.co/u1fTDKMDgq I think all of us who thought we knew Peter Mandelson regret ever having known him Streeting says"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2019145282605416568)  2026-02-04T20:25Z 227.7K followers, 81.2K engagements


"Important first step. The Labour General Secretary must set up an independent inquiry into the practices that McSweeney & Mandelson undertook in the Labour Party. There is a lot to do to rid the Party of the nasty factionalism that has left Labour so unpopular with the public"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2020513930146148408)  2026-02-08T15:03Z 227.7K followers, 91K engagements


"#LatAmerica26 was especially important given Trumps appalling military attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of its President and his horrific tightening of the illegal inhumane blockade on Cuba. Our government must oppose these lawless actions. Proud to have spoken there. #LatAmerica26 closes with a collective message opposing US aggression against Cuba and Venezuela. https://t.co/R53wdgCxfH #LatAmerica26 closes with a collective message opposing US aggression against Cuba and Venezuela. https://t.co/R53wdgCxfH"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2020853537777877123)  2026-02-09T13:33Z 227.7K followers, [----] engagements


"As I told the BBC this weekend what should concern the Prime Minister greatly is that it's not just MPs on the left but it's a growing view across the Labour Party that his position is now untenable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2020869538527547424)  2026-02-09T14:36Z 227.7K followers, 29.3K engagements


"Our government must oppose these horrific lawless actions by Trump against Cuba which have led to the United Nations warning of possible humanitarian collapse. Cuba is being pushed to the brink by a US blockade. The islands [--] million people are facing rolling blackouts and food shortages as the UN warns of possible humanitarian collapsewithout oil. https://t.co/x1hjxUINub Cuba is being pushed to the brink by a US blockade. The islands [--] million people are facing rolling blackouts and food shortages as the UN warns of possible humanitarian collapsewithout oil. https://t.co/x1hjxUINub"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2021556772176265255)  2026-02-11T12:07Z 227.7K followers, 10.6K engagements


"Today is Dennis Skinners birthday. In all his time as Labours longest-serving MP Dennis fought with courage and principle for the working class. I will never forget Dennis advice support and sense of humour. So grateful he launched my [----] and [----] election campaigns.✊🌹"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2021636145461998014)  2026-02-11T17:23Z 227.7K followers, 24.2K engagements


"With @MichelleWelshMP and bereaved families from Leeds I delivered a letter to the Prime Minister backing their call for him to intervene and appoint senior midwife Donna Ockenden to chair the inquiry into maternity at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. The families must be listened to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2021676832463237348)  2026-02-11T20:04Z 227.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Tax-dodging billionaires trying to turn communities against each other is one of the oldest tricks in the book. It was years of austerity cuts privatisation and attacks on workers rights - cheered on by the super-rich - that wrecked people's living standards. Not migrants"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2021921244535275533)  2026-02-12T12:16Z 227.7K followers, 68.2K engagements


"The cost of living crisis is still the biggest issue people face - whatever the billionaires and far-right claim. Great work by @CostOfLivingAct on the real solutions we need including: More social housing & rent controls Public ownership of energy distribution Tax wealth"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2022056133847068891)  2026-02-12T21:12Z 227.7K followers, 14.7K engagements


"I welcome the High Court ruling that the ban on Palestine Action is unlawful. I was one of just [--] MPs who voted against proscribing Palestine Action and in my speech in Parliament I warned the Government of the consequences of its ban. The Government must not seek an Appeal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2022273264056193346)  2026-02-13T11:34Z 227.7K followers, 164.7K engagements


"Great to visit Temple Moor High School for a Q and A with Year 10s members of the school council and sixth formers. Brilliant questions on the role of an MP the political system how Parliament does (and doesnt) work health inequality the right to protest and much more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2022304271979405526)  2026-02-13T13:38Z 227.7K followers, [----] engagements


"You can read my speech against the ban on Palestine Action from the parliamentary debate here https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2025-07-02/debates/6C9338E8-E516-494A-81A2-B3FEF549DD48/PreventionAndSuppressionOfTerrorism#contribution-DF59812C-829D-4719-BF3D-342BF04CF472 https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2025-07-02/debates/6C9338E8-E516-494A-81A2-B3FEF549DD48/PreventionAndSuppressionOfTerrorism#contribution-DF59812C-829D-4719-BF3D-342BF04CF472"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2022305433117921551)  2026-02-13T13:42Z 227.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Our Government has now issued formal advice against "all but essential travel" to Cuba because of the situation caused by Trumps blockade of fuel to the island. Yet it still hasn't issued a statement opposing Trump's inhumane action. Our Government must condemn this cruel act"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2022364999474106796)  2026-02-13T17:39Z 227.7K followers, 28.7K engagements


"I hold regular MPs advice sessions for residents across Leeds East constituency. My advice session this week was in Garforth last week was Seacroft and Harehills is coming up. Constituents who need help or support just drop me an email or call me at my constituency office"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/2022660607393346001)  2026-02-14T13:14Z 227.7K followers, [----] engagements


"An utter disgrace. This is exactly why I voted against this ban in Parliament"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1954260160081187238)  2025-08-09T19:15Z 225.8K followers, 283.5K engagements


"The Government must impose widespread sanctions on Israel. Alongside @Imran_HussainMP I'll be launching a new Parliamentary Working Group for Sanctions on Israel when Parliament returns. It will bring together MPs Lords lawyers NGOs and justice campaigns to demand sanctions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1954625787526889966)  2025-08-10T19:27Z 225.8K followers, 25.3K engagements


"Well done Keep on going in the words of Keir Hardie until the sunshine of Socialism and human freedom break forth upon our land. Following our inaugural AGM we are excited to announce that the Young Socialists is now active. When both the party and SYL are stifling debate democracy and members participation we are ready to be the alternative. https://t.co/ZyNksaK4Mo Following our inaugural AGM we are excited to announce that the Young Socialists is now active. When both the party and SYL are stifling debate democracy and members participation we are ready to be the alternative."  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1955009185755832399)  2025-08-11T20:51Z 225.8K followers, 57K engagements


"The calls on the government to lift the two child benefit cap are growing. It would immediately reduce child poverty here in East Leeds and across the country. Thats why in Parliament I voted to scrap it and thats why Ill continue to campaign and push until it has been. [--] UK anti-poverty leaders have today published a joint letter saying Getting rid of the two-child limit is the most cost-effective way to lift [------] kids out of poverty while reducing the depth of poverty for [------] more. https://t.co/GlIvy3OrMy [--] UK anti-poverty leaders have today published a joint letter saying Getting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1955393863176294766)  2025-08-12T22:20Z 225.8K followers, 39.9K engagements


"Spot on. The government must do this. Scrapping the two child cap would immediately reduce child poverty here in East Leeds and across the country. Thats why in Parliament I voted to scrap it and thats why I wont stop campaigning and pushing until it has been. Hey @Keir_Starmer you said my ministers will leave no stone unturned to give every child the best start at life ❗Scrapping the two-child limit in Universal Credit would lift [------] people out of severe hardship. THIS is a stone you need to turn over. https://t.co/Q9BlQxeFxb Hey @Keir_Starmer you said my ministers will leave no stone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1955655688493093154)  2025-08-13T15:40Z 225.7K followers, 46.4K engagements


"I voted against the banning of Palestine Action under terror legislation. From my speech in the Parliamentary debate in the run-up to the vote on this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1955660428647817695)  2025-08-13T15:59Z 225.8K followers, 17.7K engagements


"Labour Party members are right. As I told @Independent: "Just like the wider public Labour members are absolutely clear that the government needs to radically change direction. They want a real Labour government that is prepared to take on the super-rich bring key services back into public ownership and take real action against Israels war crimes. Unless the Labour leadership completely changes its approach it will continue to lose support and will open the doors for a Reform government. Instead of ignoring Labour members and punishing MPs who stand up for their constituents the Labour"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1956320394752749584)  2025-08-15T11:41Z 225.8K followers, 18.7K engagements


"And another former Labour Leader joins the calls to scrap the two child cap. It would reduce child poverty immediately here in East Leeds and across the country. Thats why in Parliament I voted to scrap it and its why I wont stop campaigning and pushing until it has been. Exclusive: Neil Kinnock says the two-child benefit limit should be scrapped to lift kids out of poverty Former Labour leader says it could be paid for by a tax on assets of the super-rich or extra levies on the top 1% https://t.co/7XoQsDW9UH Exclusive: Neil Kinnock says the two-child benefit limit should be scrapped to lift"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1956851837371322719)  2025-08-16T22:53Z 225.8K followers, 25.1K engagements


"I remember when we beat Everton on the opening day of our first season back up [--] years ago Imagine how incredible it would be if this season is anywhere near as good for us as that one was 🤩 ALL THREE POINTS https://t.co/h7PHaUL9H2 🤩 ALL THREE POINTS https://t.co/h7PHaUL9H2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1957561415797022963)  2025-08-18T21:53Z 225.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Labour members are right. Ending the two child benefit cap would reduce child poverty immediately here in East Leeds and across the country. Thats why in Parliament I voted to scrap it and its why I wont stop campaigning and pushing until it has been"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1957904734381068593)  2025-08-19T20:37Z 225.8K followers, 17.2K engagements


"Wow 98th minute equaliser after going behind in the 93rd minute. A real demonstration of character spirit and grit - refusing to give in until the final whistle 👏 GOAL Nash Connolly scores in the 98th minute 🔵3-3🟡 https://t.co/0IIdxjxV6u GOAL Nash Connolly scores in the 98th minute 🔵3-3🟡 https://t.co/0IIdxjxV6u"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1957910943528333655)  2025-08-19T21:01Z 225.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Trump has imposed more sanctions on International Criminal Court judges for issuing arrest warrants against Israeli leaders over their war crimes in Gaza. What a sick joke. It's Israel that should be hit with sanctions so it stops the genocide - not the judges seeking justice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1958483552833577404)  2025-08-21T10:57Z 226.1K followers, 38.5K engagements


"Were at a dangerous moment in our country - where refugees are being blamed for all society's problems. While the super-rich who really caused these problems are busy taking more and more wealth from working class people. For [--] years the ideas launched by Thatcher - cuts deregulation and privatisation - have meant attack after attack on working-class living standards. The last decade and a half of austerity made things even worse. Instead of holding the billionaire class to account - those who have stolen the wealth created by ordinary people - Farage and his allies are scapegoating refugees"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1959673540459770068)  2025-08-24T17:45Z 227.8K followers, 446.8K engagements


"Israel's again bombed a hospital in Gaza. I'm sick of the empty statements from so many governments including our own. They must hit Israel with the toughest sanctions possible to end the Genocide Sanction Israels economy Sanction Israels leaders End all arms sales now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1960063160276189686)  2025-08-25T19:34Z 226.3K followers, 179K engagements


"I recently organised this letter from [--] MPs and Lords from [--] parties calling for widespread sanctions on Israel with my colleague @Imran_HussainMP When Parliament returns next week we'll be stepping up the pressure for sanctions. Only tough action will end Israel's Genocide"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1960392717059416543)  2025-08-26T17:23Z 226.3K followers, 97.8K engagements


"The super-rich who run our society always use divide and rule. They blame migrants so people dont see whos really behind the crisis. Migrants didnt underfund the NHS make housing unaffordable or hike energy bills. That was the super-rich - and their rigged economic model"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1961052908553658403)  2025-08-28T13:07Z 227.8K followers, 192.7K engagements


"Today I called on the Government to stop dragging its feet and impose widespread sanctions on Israel. Once again the Foreign Secretary could not explain why the government refuses to treat Israel's war crimes with the same seriousness as it does Russia's war crimes in Ukraine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1962615726792966524)  2025-09-01T20:37Z 226.9K followers, 150K engagements


"@BunsOfHam Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. Very nice of you and very much appreciated. But no need to thank me 🙂👍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1962633649880252630)  2025-09-01T21:48Z 226.3K followers, [----] engagements


"The toxic rhetoric around migration in recent weeks has emboldened far-right thugs - who are now abusing and intimidating people in the street they see as foreign who are now vandalising their homes businesses and places of worship with racist graffiti and who are spreading division in our communities. As I've said before I believe the scapegoating of refugees and migrants for societys problems is totally wrong. The real responsibility for the deep problems we face lies with the super-rich and those in power who have profited from our rigged economic system who sold off our public services"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1962888155222221096)  2025-09-02T14:39Z 226.5K followers, 39.3K engagements


"At PMQs today I told the Prime Minister that to stop a Reform Government we need a return to real Labour values. That means real action to tackle poverty and inequality a Wealth Tax on the super-rich and an ethical foreign policy that takes a strong stand against war crimes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1963225914289918356)  2025-09-03T13:01Z 226.9K followers, 236.8K engagements


"The Poverty Strategy Commission is right. Ending the two child benefit cap would reduce child poverty immediately in East Leeds and across the country. Thats why in Parliament I voted to scrap it and its why I wont stop campaigning and pushing until it has been"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1963546687164567870)  2025-09-04T10:16Z 226.8K followers, [----] engagements


"A Hillsborough survivor and a powerful advocate for his city of Liverpool and for truth and justice across the board @IanByrneMPs call for the undiluted Hillsborough Law to be introduced now is vital and the Prime Minister must deliver. As I told Parliament despite it now being on public record that lies smears & cover ups were perpetrated by senior police after Hillsborough no official was ever sanctioned. This is why a legally enforceable duty of candour is such a vital component of the #HillsboroughLawNow https://t.co/cRLhkWCObX As I told Parliament despite it now being on public record"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1963567343746843032)  2025-09-04T11:38Z 226.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Instead of rolling out the red carpet for representatives of an Israeli Government committing Genocide our Government should be imposing widespread sanctions on Israel - just as it has rightly done on Russia for its war crimes. Any invitation should be immediately withdrawn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1963682821631016992)  2025-09-04T19:17Z 226.9K followers, 48.4K engagements


"Apsana is a remarkable person and a superb Member of Parliament. The points Apsana again raised today in Parliament are of wide importance and action is needed. My full solidarity and huge admiration"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1963712589680259367)  2025-09-04T21:15Z 226.9K followers, 15.2K engagements


"At PMQs this week I told the Prime Minister that to stop a Reform Government we need a return to real Labour values. That means real action to tackle poverty & inequality a Wealth Tax on the super-rich and an ethical foreign policy that takes a strong stand against war crimes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1963931626682880399)  2025-09-05T11:46Z 226.4K followers, [----] engagements


"At PMQs this week I told the Prime Minister that to stop a Reform Government we need a return to real Labour values. That means real action to tackle poverty & inequality a Wealth Tax on the super-rich and an ethical foreign policy that takes a strong stand against war crimes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1963941361285034244)  2025-09-05T12:24Z 227K followers, 31.7K engagements


"Angela has taken the decision to stand down but can be incredibly proud of her role in delivering the biggest upgrade in workers rights in decades through the Employment Rights Bill. A vital role of the Deputy Leader is to be a strong voice for ordinary Labour members. Right now members are desperate to see a bold shift in direction - one that can help prevent Nigel Farage from ending up in Downing Street. Labour members deserve a democratic Labour Party that treats them with respect. So there must now be a proper election for Deputy Leader fully in line with the partys rulebook and not a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1963950193872977936)  2025-09-05T12:59Z 226.9K followers, 121.4K engagements


"My new Parliamentary Motion for tough sanctions on Israel is now down. There will be a major push for sanctions in Parliament this Autumn. Ask your MP to back it. Ban trade with Israeli settlements Full arms embargo Travel bans & asset freezes Strong economic sanctions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1964029256033275992)  2025-09-05T18:13Z 226.9K followers, 38.5K engagements


"THE KEY ROLE OF LABOURS DEPUTY LEADER Labour will soon hold a Deputy Leadership election. As Ive said before its crucial that this is a fully democratic process - not a leadership stitch-up. There must also be proper time given in this process so there is a full debate about how the Deputy Leader can help turn things around. But as we approach that election what is the key role of a Deputy Leader I believe the first responsibility of the Deputy Leader is to be a strong voice for ordinary often undervalued Labour members and their concerns. And it is to be the principal defender of party"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1964339401234010207)  2025-09-06T14:46Z 226.7K followers, 49.6K engagements


"HOW LABOURS NEC CAN ENSURE A FAIR DEPUTY LEADERSHIP ELECTION NOT A STITCH-UP On Monday Labours NEC is set to outline the timetable for the Deputy Leadership election. Labours NEC must not skew the process to deliver the outcome the current leadership wants but ensure this is a fully democratic process one that is open fair transparent and unrushed and not forced through in yet another stitch-up. Two things must be guaranteed by the NEC: [--]. NO RUSHED TIMETABLE The nomination process for MPs must run until at least the end of Labour Party Conference. That would allow a proper hustings at"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1964630899066061099)  2025-09-07T10:04Z 226.9K followers, 50.9K engagements


"Today it was an honour to speak at one of the trade union movements key events: commemorating the longest strike in history at Burston. My message was clear: you wont stop Nigel Farage by imitating him. We need real Labour values to stop him - starting with a Wealth Tax"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1964754476046356908)  2025-09-07T18:15Z 226.8K followers, 16.4K engagements


"Ive been warning about attempts to fix the Deputy Leadership election and what I've heard is now being proposed is the mother of all stitch-ups. Just a couple of days to secure MPs nominations This is a desperate move to keep Labour members voices out of this race and to dodge serious discussion on whats gone wrong over the last year - from the positions on disability benefits cuts on winter fuel payments on Gaza and more. This outrageous timetable shows a leadership that's unwilling to listen and to learn the lessons needed if were to rebuild support and stop Nigel Farage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1964812181712629920)  2025-09-07T22:05Z 226.9K followers, 239.5K engagements


"Despite the stitch-up Labour members deserve a Left candidate on the ballot for Deputy Leader who'll stand up for the policies members back. For me at the very least that means a candidate who backed a ceasefire in Gaza in that historic vote and voted against disability cuts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1965078718843687342)  2025-09-08T15:44Z 226.9K followers, 71K engagements


"Delighted to back my good friend @BellRibeiroAddy to be Labour's Deputy Leader. Bell voted for a ceasefire in Gaza in that historic vote against the cuts to disability support and opposed the attack on civil liberties with the ban on Palestine Action. Bell would ensure Labour members' voices are heard at the top of our party and not sidelined by yet more stitch-ups"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1965151575392886860)  2025-09-08T20:33Z 227K followers, 76.9K engagements


"I'm proud to have nominated @BellRibeiroAddy to be Labour's Deputy Leader. Bell will be a strong voice at the top table for the issues that matter to Labour members - from opposing disability cuts and supporting wealth taxes to standing up for Gaza and defending trade union rights. The Labour leadership has attempted to stitch up this election to exclude a candidate from the left as part of a broader effort to sideline the views of party members. But on the big issues its Labour members who have consistently been more in touch with the public than the leadership. The Labour leadership should"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1965383667716415531)  2025-09-09T11:55Z 227K followers, 113.2K engagements


"It's a disgrace that Israels President Herzog is in Britain this week. Instead of welcoming such politicians our Government should hit Israel with the toughest sanctions imaginable to help end the genocide in Gaza. Today I joined fellow MPs in demanding sanctions on Israel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1965439614027792713)  2025-09-09T15:38Z 227.1K followers, 467.8K engagements


"I voted for a ceasefire in Gaza. I opposed cuts to disability support and resisted attacks on civil liberties including the proscription of Palestine Action I would ensure Labour members voices are heard at the top of our party not pushed aside by undemocratic stitch-ups👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1965449374877843615)  2025-09-09T16:17Z 226.9K followers, 15.1K engagements


"Bell has been a strong voice for Palestine in Parliament. It's one of the reasons I'm proud to back her for Deputy Leader. ✅Voted for a ceasefire in Gaza in the historic parliamentary vote ✅Backs sanctions on Israel & ending arms sales ✅Voted against banning Palestine Action"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1965769266856329318)  2025-09-10T13:28Z 227.9K followers, 22.5K engagements


"Peter Mandelson should never have been appointed. He should be immediately sacked"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1965825991819087903)  2025-09-10T17:13Z 227K followers, 364K engagements


"Really proud of my friend @BellRibeiroAddy for her great campaign. To shut out the left and to prevent members having a proper debate in these elections the Labour leadership has had to go to desperate lengths and engage in a real stitch-up. Not only curtailing the timeframe for MPs nominations but denying votes to unfairly suspended colleagues having already doubled the number of nominations previously needed. But time and again members and many MPs have been right when the leadership has been badly wrong on big questions - from disability benefit cuts to Gaza and more. It is a total failure"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1966217255328559181)  2025-09-11T19:08Z 227K followers, 49.5K engagements


"Proud to address the Wigan Diggers Festival - and honoured to receive the [----] Diggers Award. Tony Benn - the first recipient of the Award - described the Diggers as Englands first true socialists. At the Festival I called for an urgent return to real socialist values"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1967289351131537809)  2025-09-14T18:08Z 227.1K followers, 12.5K engagements


"Today of all days its especially scandalous that Diane Abbott remains suspended from the Labour Party. She should have the whip restored immediately"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1967680416787419162)  2025-09-15T20:02Z 227K followers, 100.4K engagements


"This is such an important step forward. Ian a Hillsborough survivor and proud Liverpool MP has fought shoulder to shoulder with families campaigners and lawyers for the Hillsborough Law. And like them he wont stop until its fully on the statute book delivering change. Im proud that the Hillsborough Law will be laid before Parliament tomorrow. A huge step towards justice truth and genuine change - and a legacy worthy of the [--]. #JFT97 #HillsboroughLaw https://t.co/rvh8Hk1Y2D Im proud that the Hillsborough Law will be laid before Parliament tomorrow. A huge step towards justice truth and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1967719267027316790)  2025-09-15T22:36Z 227.1K followers, 14.9K engagements


"The Prime Minister has taken the Labour Whip from MPs like Rachael Maskell for opposing disability benefit cuts. And he denies it to Diane Abbott Apsana Begum and others too. All whilst he leaves Peter Mandelson with the Labour Whip. Completely unjustifiable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1968001431941877983)  2025-09-16T17:17Z 228.1K followers, 270.9K engagements


"Israel must face the toughest sanctions possible to force it to end its Genocide. This week with my colleague @Imran_HussainMP I launched a new Parliamentary Working Group for Sanctions. Were pushing to Suspend the UK-Israel trade deal Ban trade with Israeli settlements Impose a full arms embargo Implement travel bans and asset freezes on all those responsible for these crimes It was an honour to hear from the Palestinian Ambassador at a packed meeting on the need for Governments to take real action. A global movement for sanctions helped bring real change in South Africa. Now we need that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1968681196382208213)  2025-09-18T14:19Z 227.8K followers, 46.8K engagements


"📢🚨Online Event: Why We Need Wealth Taxes at The Autumn Budget 6.30pm Next Tuesday Register here: Join me to kick off the campaign for Wealth Taxes in the run-up to the Autumn Budget. http://bit.ly/wealthtaxesnow http://bit.ly/wealthtaxesnow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1969070241255694340)  2025-09-19T16:05Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Israel must face the toughest sanctions possible to force it to end its Genocide. This week with my colleague @Imran_HussainMP I launched a new Parliamentary Working Group for Sanctions. Were pushing to Suspend the UK-Israel trade deal Ban trade with Israeli settlements Impose a full arms embargo Implement travel bans and asset freezes on all those responsible for these crimes It was an honour to hear from the Palestinian Ambassador at a packed meeting on the need for Governments to take real action. A global movement for sanctions helped bring real change in South Africa. Now we need that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1969172309190853035)  2025-09-19T22:50Z 227.8K followers, 49.1K engagements


"Its right to recognise Palestine as a State - a result of the tireless campaigning for Palestine of so many for so long. Recognition must lead to real action to stop Israel's genocide and end its illegal occupation of Palestine. That means widespread sanctions on Israel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1969761817384616167)  2025-09-21T13:53Z 227.9K followers, 99.4K engagements


"Today I joined more than [--] MPs in signing a letter organised by @BellRibeiroAddy urging the Foreign Secretary to condemn these attacks by Israel and ensure no harm comes to the humanitarians aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla aid mission to Gaza"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1971304372635316227)  2025-09-25T20:02Z 227.9K followers, 47.4K engagements


"Alongside serious concerns about civil liberties data security and misuse this fixation on ID cards is a huge waste of resources and political capital. The Government should be focused on helping people still struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. A huge distraction from what really matters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1971528989303791739)  2025-09-26T10:55Z 228K followers, 101.6K engagements


"Some great news for East Leeds. The government has announced [--] million funding for Seacroft North and Monkswood to boost public places parks & our main streets. Community groups local organisations and social clubs will decide how to spend [--] million each year for a decade"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1971630886002348137)  2025-09-26T17:40Z 228.1K followers, 12.6K engagements


"So sad at the passing of Tony Harrison. Truly one of the greatest poets this country has ever produced. On the page stage screen and in his incredible readings he made poetry count. Leeds is so proud to have given the world Tony Harrison. I feel lucky to have known him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1971869331840778636)  2025-09-27T09:27Z 228.1K followers, [----] engagements


"The cruel Two Child Benefit Cap forces hundreds of thousands of children into poverty. It runs completely against real Labour values - and must be scrapped. To ensure it's debated at Labour Conference delegates need to vote SUPPORTING FAMILIES in today's Priorities Ballot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1972203218802442283)  2025-09-28T07:34Z 228.1K followers, 27.4K engagements


"Some of the reasons I oppose ID cards and will not vote for them: Threat to civil liberties Huge data security risks Concerns of how data could be handed to big US tech giants A costly distraction when we should be focused on the cost-of-living crisis"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1972339845642305926)  2025-09-28T16:37Z 228.1K followers, 180.6K engagements


"It's a massive myth that Labour is losing most of its former voters to Reform. Most are either saying they won't vote or are moving to other centre-left parties. Trying to copy Reform is a total dead end for Labour. My new article for @LabourList https://labourlist.org/2025/09/richard-burgon-labour-values-to-beat-reform/ https://labourlist.org/2025/09/richard-burgon-labour-values-to-beat-reform/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1972375304124641615)  2025-09-28T18:58Z 228K followers, [----] engagements


"The Government needs to prioritise the main issue for voters - the cost of living crisis. That's the way to stop a Reform government - not by trying to imitate it. The Prime Minister's failure to do that is what has landed us in this mess. From my BBC interview"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1972586920753484246)  2025-09-29T08:59Z 228.1K followers, 26.9K engagements


"Today Labour Conference passed a historic motion that Israel is committing Genocide. The motion called for widespread sanctions on Israel and an arms embargo. A real honour to be with the Palestinian Ambassador today after Labour Conference took this historic decision"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1972767455606128884)  2025-09-29T20:56Z 228.1K followers, 33.8K engagements


"Speaking to the BBC ahead of the Leader's speech at Labour Conference I said we need a radical change in direction - and especially bold action on the cost of living crisis - if we are to stop a Reform government"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1972973143397748748)  2025-09-30T10:33Z 228K followers, [----] engagements


"Labour must urgently change direction to deliver the real change people are crying out for - and to stop a Reform government. Labour and trade union delegates: join us tonight at our Labour Conference fringe on the socialist solutions we need"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1972990013412704421)  2025-09-30T11:40Z 228K followers, 33.9K engagements


"I've contacted the Foreign Secretary over Israel's interception of the Flotilla taking humanitarian aid to Gaza which includes British citizens & ships sailing under the British flag. Our Government must immediately condemn this & demand the safe release of all those on board"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1973507391825256551)  2025-10-01T21:56Z 228.1K followers, 337.6K engagements


"An absolutely packed Socialist Campaign Group meeting was a brilliant end to Labour Conference. Our message was clear: the Government must urgently change direction - on the cost of living crisis Gaza and much more - or it'll end up handing the keys to No. [--] to Nigel Farage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1973686179607519597)  2025-10-02T09:47Z 228.2K followers, 27K engagements


"Horrified to hear of the violent attack at a synagogue in Manchester on this the holiest of days for the Jewish community. My thoughts are with the victims their loved ones and everybody affected"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1973710184272036008)  2025-10-02T11:22Z 228.2K followers, 312.8K engagements


"UPDATE: Lots of people have been in touch this week over the great news (below) of [--] million new funding for Seacroft North and Monkswood. It's for the community to decide how best to use this. Ill soon be meeting the government to discuss it so please do send me your ideas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1974154563071717548)  2025-10-03T16:48Z 228.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Instead of vital police resources being used to keep communities safe we have the absurd situation where they're being wasted on arresting peaceful protesters: people simply holding signs and exercising their democratic rights to oppose genocide. This follows the wholly disproportionate and deeply troubling decision to designate Palestine Action - a group that posed no risk to the public - as terrorists. I voted against that decision in Parliament and again call on the Government to immediately overturn it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1974509946264797432)  2025-10-04T16:20Z 228.3K followers, 145.1K engagements


"Great to meet and chat with @unitetheunion members in Leeds today. At a conference for Unite members I spoke on the policies we need to end the cost-of-living crisis and to lift living standards and how we can defeat the far-right and the threat they pose"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1974541663826747415)  2025-10-04T18:26Z 228.1K followers, [----] engagements


"You know what is fundamentally un-British Further clamping down on the right to peacefully protest a hard-won democratic freedom secured over generations by some of the greatest movements in our history including the Chartists Trade Unions and the Suffragettes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1974828555189031093)  2025-10-05T13:26Z 228.3K followers, 169.3K engagements


"Amazing scenes of children in Gaza celebrating the ceasefire. Theres a long way to go to ensure a future where such laughter is never silenced again - through genuine peace and justice for Palestine. But after so much pain today we can share their joy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1976216528745005493)  2025-10-09T09:21Z 228.3K followers, 45.8K engagements


"Nobody can fail to be moved by todays scenes of joy as Israeli and Palestinian families are reunited with loved ones who have been held captive for so long. This is an important result of the ceasefire which must now be immediately followed by the delivery of a sea of humanitarian aid into Gaza. But this ceasefire cannot be just a pause in Israels genocide ethnic cleansing and land grabs. It must mark the beginning of a genuine peace process based on justice and as international law demands an end to Israels illegal occupation. .@antonioguterres welcomes the continued implementation of the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/1977785865414799674)  2025-10-13T17:17Z 228.3K followers, 33.6K engagements


"At 99th - and final - public meeting of @Corbyn4Leader campaign - in @jeremycorbyn's constituency of Islington North. http://t.co/Otz9BQRWYb"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/642046396162555904)  2015-09-10T18:46Z 223.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Talk of [--] 'top jobs' in Shadow/Cabinet outdated status-obsessed Westminster nonsense. Health Education Business Defence etc. all crucial"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/643370891829755904)  2015-09-14T10:29Z 226.3K followers, [--] engagements


"Productive advice sessions for constituents in #Crossgates this morning and # Harehills this afternoon. #Leeds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/688378657308590081)  2016-01-16T15:13Z 223.2K followers, [--] engagements


"With my Shadow Treasury Colleague @SeemaMalhotra1 and Ibrahim and colleagues from business @SME4LABOUR reception"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/689178971020349441)  2016-01-18T20:14Z 226.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Today is Budget Day. Osborne's "long-term economic plan" is failing. We need a Labour alternative"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/710063060342407168)  2016-03-16T11:20Z 223K followers, [--] engagements


"Out for a campaigning session in Gipton this morning with Salma Arif Labour's candidate for Gipton & Harehills Ward"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/727098956304539648)  2016-05-02T11:34Z 223.4K followers, [--] engagements


"I would like Liz Truss first act as Justice Secretary to agree to Labours call to abolish Employment Tribunal fees"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/753600492249448448)  2016-07-14T14:42Z 223K followers, [---] engagements


"I challenged Liz Truss to set out which rights she would discard with the Human Rights Act: http://goo.gl/Q9kFTb http://goo.gl/Q9kFTb"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/773168295889502208)  2016-09-06T14:37Z 223K followers, [---] engagements


"After today's #VAWG report I pressed Liz Truss on funding victims charities #JusticeQus http://goo.gl/eww7Bh http://goo.gl/eww7Bh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/773169927628857346)  2016-09-06T14:44Z 223K followers, [--] engagements


"My new @LabourList article on my concerns at Liz Truss' justice agenda - and lack of it: http://labourlist.org/2016/09/richard-burgon-tory-plan-to-scrap-the-human-rights-act-is-all-about-internal-party-games/ http://labourlist.org/2016/09/richard-burgon-tory-plan-to-scrap-the-human-rights-act-is-all-about-internal-party-games/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/773798760354832384)  2016-09-08T08:22Z 223K followers, [--] engagements


"Forget humane prisons Liz Truss is putting penal reform into reverse John Podmore https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/sep/08/prison-jihadi-jail-rehabilitation-penal-reform-liz-trussCMP=share_btn_tw https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/sep/08/prison-jihadi-jail-rehabilitation-penal-reform-liz-trussCMP=share_btn_tw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/774176293948526593)  2016-09-09T09:23Z 223K followers, [--] engagements


"Pleased to meet fellow Shadow Justice team + Law Officers @Rees4Neath @YasminQureshiMP @JeremyBeecham Shami and @NickTorfaenMP this morning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/786154694456606724)  2016-10-12T10:40Z 223K followers, [--] engagements


"Cheap and easy for press and politicians to kick the judiciary. But Liz Truss should have spoken out against "Enemies of the People" attack"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/794663438475788288)  2016-11-04T22:11Z 223K followers, [---] engagements


"Thanks. It's sad and embarrassing that Liz Truss has remained silent as Judiciary called "Enemies of the People". https://x.com/leomichelmore/status/794682803375972353 Liz Truss' silence vs the abuse hurled at judiciary is an utter disgrace. Lord Chancellor indeed. But @RichardBurgon doing @UKLabour proud https://x.com/leomichelmore/status/794682803375972353 Liz Truss' silence vs the abuse hurled at judiciary is an utter disgrace. Lord Chancellor indeed. But @RichardBurgon doing @UKLabour proud"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/794685072381276160)  2016-11-04T23:37Z 223K followers, [---] engagements


"Thanks If Lord Chancellor Liz Truss fails in duty to stand up for independence of judiciary someone has to do it https://x.com/Rosey_St/status/794813016550346752 https://x.com/Rosey_St/status/794813016550346752"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/794814682347565056)  2016-11-05T08:12Z 223K followers, [--] engagements


"My response as Labour's Shadow Justice Secretary to @thebarcouncil criticism of Lord Chancellor Liz Truss:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/794902182063669248)  2016-11-05T14:00Z 223K followers, [---] engagements


"For avoidance of any doubt Liz Truss has finally stated well-known principle of judicial independence but still failed to condemn attacks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/794905965149687808)  2016-11-05T14:15Z 223K followers, [---] engagements


"In politics what's *not* said is often telling. There's a lot here that Liz Truss should say that she doesn't say:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/794914393888878593)  2016-11-05T14:48Z 223.5K followers, [--] engagements


"It's not often I retweet a Conservative MP but this shows the strength of feeling on Liz Truss' failure: https://x.com/Anna_Soubry/status/794968657814286336 Lord Chancellor has failed in her duty to defend our judiciary. As a former barrister I'm embarrassed and appalled. https://x.com/Anna_Soubry/status/794968657814286336 Lord Chancellor has failed in her duty to defend our judiciary. As a former barrister I'm embarrassed and appalled"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/794972189023997953)  2016-11-05T18:38Z 223K followers, [---] engagements


"This week Liz Truss failed on prison violence crisis and failed in duty to defend independent judiciary under attack. MOJ deserves better"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/794977032463679493)  2016-11-05T18:57Z 223K followers, [---] engagements


"Thanks very much I'd expect any Justice Secretary / Lord Chancellor to do as I've done. Amazed Liz Truss hasn't. https://x.com/jedi_jackson/status/795024612912496640 https://x.com/jedi_jackson/status/795024612912496640"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/795026583497113601)  2016-11-05T22:14Z 223K followers, [---] engagements


"I'm live on @daily_politics 11am discussing Liz Truss judicial independence Article [--] & Brexit with @Jo_Coburn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/795205361968021504)  2016-11-06T10:05Z 223K followers, [--] engagements


"VIDEO of my full interview on @daily_politics today on independent judiciary Liz Truss Article [--] Brexit & more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04fcdfj http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04fcdfj"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/795273782348959744)  2016-11-06T14:36Z 223K followers, [---] engagements


"Despite the Lord Chancellor's robe Liz Truss seems ill-fitted to the role of defender of judicial independence: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/nov/08/liz-truss-defend-judges-article-50-stood-byCMP=share_btn_tw https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/nov/08/liz-truss-defend-judges-article-50-stood-byCMP=share_btn_tw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/796114686156697600)  2016-11-08T22:18Z 223K followers, [---] engagements


"Liz Truss on prison staff facing assault & attack: "I won't be apologising to them". She should remember Tory cuts to staff hit safety hard"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/799187817494618112)  2016-11-17T09:49Z 223K followers, [---] engagements


"Today in Parliament I took Liz Truss to task on prisons crisis. Watch the video here: https://goo.gl/NuoQ9b https://goo.gl/NuoQ9b"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/810925044062949377)  2016-12-19T19:09Z 223K followers, [---] engagements


"Thanks Labour members for my rating in LabourList's year end survey. Not a competition though ShadCab a great team http://labourlist.org/2016/12/shadow-cabinet-rankings-2016-keir-starmer-tops-the-tree/ http://labourlist.org/2016/12/shadow-cabinet-rankings-2016-keir-starmer-tops-the-tree/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/813735615326027776)  2016-12-27T13:17Z 223.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Lord Chief Justice attacks Liz Truss for failing to back Article [--] judges https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/mar/22/lord-chief-justice-castigates-liz-truss-for-failing-to-defend-judgesCMP=Share_AndroidApp_Tweet https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/mar/22/lord-chief-justice-castigates-liz-truss-for-failing-to-defend-judgesCMP=Share_AndroidApp_Tweet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/845227515052507136)  2017-03-24T10:55Z 223.6K followers, [--] engagements


"Knocking on doors and chatting with residents in #Harehills this evening with Councillor Arif Hussain. Enthusiastic support for @UKLabour"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/858776528959795200)  2017-04-30T20:14Z 223.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Looking forward to more doorknocking in #Harehills East #Leeds shortly. I enjoy meeting residents. Why on earth would Theresa May duck it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/859049044903170049)  2017-05-01T14:17Z 223.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Every day flights at Heathrow & elsewhere delayed & hotel rooms immediately found for stranded passengers. Why not for Grenfell residents"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/876377572023689217)  2017-06-18T09:54Z 226.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Theresa May will give that magic money tree a big shake when her future and the future of the Conservative Party is at stake"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RichardBurgon/status/879287818526351360)  2017-06-26T10:38Z 223.3K followers, [---] engagements

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