@RichardDABurge

I have left X - gone to Bluesky. See you there

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Joined January 2011
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Like many I have found X/Twitter an increasingly intolerant place that enables hostility and threat. I also do not want to encourage the deeply-flawed genius that owns it. So I have decide to gradually move over to Bluesky - see you there
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…..,. Brewery and well organised drinking party ? theguardian.com/politics/liv…

Tories shocked at Cleverly exit while Labour MP says Badenoch-Jenrick contest is a ‘gift’ – as it...

Audible gasps as apparent frontrunner is eliminated while political rivals are gleeful

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#Oasis reforms….
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Well said @williamnhutton
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@williamnhutton6 Aug 2024
Elon Musk’s uncalled for interventions on our riots - civil war, two tier policing etc - are right wing tropes that the extreme right want to be true. But they traduce reality. Is this what his “free speech”means? The untrammelled capacity to spread disinformation?
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The Dutch can usually be relied upon- but they can make the most monumental blunders - this man is a disgrace to their nation, they should recognise that, and their Olympic association have failed in their global duty #netherlands #BeachVolleyball #Olympics2024
Guardian World
@guardianworld27 Jul 2024
Dutch Olympian who raped a 12-year-old girl ‘is not a paedophile’, official says dlvr.it/TB7l0Z
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The funeral today of our wonderful station master at Billingshurst, Tony Silver. A full church and a full memorial book tell their own story about public service and how we must value it. @SouthernRailUK
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90 seconds from me on Europe and our general election #LabourParty @UKLabour
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My confidence in @Keir_Starmer has grown. I do not believe in blueprint plans while the world is in turmoil. We need change and for that we need to have competent and confident leadership. This about service not self. @UKLabour
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Mike Tyson said "everyone has a plan 'til they get thumped in the face". We need leadership with competence, consistency, and calmness. @Keir_Starmer will show why he is the Prime Minister we need for the uncertain world that surrounds us and the fragile future we face. 📷
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The @Keir_Starmer / @RishiSunak debate tonight - as Mike Tyson memorably said "everyone has a plan until they get thumped in the face". What I am looking for is leadership through competence, consistency, and calmness. @Keir_Starmer will show that tonight @UKLabour
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I gave a keynote speech at the Business of Trust forum here in Singapore. I emphasised the importance of consistency in AI regulation which has been a catalyst in the development of my Ethical AI initiative delivering courses for those working in financial services and tech 🇬🇧🇸🇬
The Lord Mayor delivers a speech at the Business of Trust forum

ALT The Lord Mayor delivers a speech at the Business of Trust forum

The Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress and Sheriff Dame Susan Langley receiving gifts at the Business of Trust Forum

ALT The Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress and Sheriff Dame Susan Langley receiving gifts at the Business of Trust Forum

The Lord Mayor networking with guests at the Business of Trust Forum

ALT The Lord Mayor networking with guests at the Business of Trust Forum

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This morning I spoke with @CNBC about the UK’s strengthening relationship with Singapore and the City’s continued strength post-Brexit. We also discussed the importance of talent for global financial centres and what businesses need from Government on this. Watch below
Squawk Asia
@asiasquawkbox28 May 2024
Michael Mainelli, Lord Mayor of the @cityoflondon, spoke about London's status as a global business hub. He also discussed the city's business relationship with Southeast Asian economies as well as ethical AI.

Michael Mainelli, Lord Mayor of the City of London

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A few words from me……
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Did you know that the @RNLI was founded right here in the City of London in 1824? 200 years later RNLI volunteers and staff have saved over 146,270 lives - an average of two a day! Thrilled to bestow a blue plaque on the RNLI’s first HQ today: highlighting the important role the Square Mile played in the organisation's foundation and growth. @TowerRNLI
The Lord Mayor of London unveiling a blue plaque at the RNLI's first HQ.

ALT The Lord Mayor of London unveiling a blue plaque at the RNLI's first HQ.

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Here is a decent man doing his best in managing the proceeding of one of the most venal, self-interested and nasty workplaces in the UK. His name is @LindsayHoyle_MP and he is a good man
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Let #SNP voters understand - your party is now fully integrated into the Westminster system and all its worst elements - the Gaza shambles yesterday was caused by the cynical use of a tragic situation to secure party political advantage
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Completely and utterly barking mad - but also very dangerous if the mainstream Tories allow Truss and her allies access to their party machine. Liz Truss: Civil service run by ‘trans activists and green extremists’ thetimes.co.uk/article/9ed4f…
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That would be an improvement - as @RishiSunak pays only 23% tax, he knows the best way to cut your tax is be rich, invest, and sit back ! #respectSMEs Rishi Sunak: I’ll cut taxes to reward hard work thetimes.co.uk/article/1d907…
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An interesting take on progressive taxation ! An overall rate of 23% and the most punitive rate @RishiSunak pays is for doing a proper job, as opposed to his unearned income - how so unlike the lives of us ordinary entrepreneurs and business people bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-6…

Rishi Sunak made £2.2m last year, tax records show

The prime minister paid £508,308 in UK taxes on his income and investment profits, a summary shows.

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Good discussion at Fabian Conference with @MayorofLondon - calm, detailed, and open. @thefabians
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