Richard Burden
@richardburden.bsky.social
Former Member of Parliament/Lab Shadow Minister.
Chair @HWBrum.bsky.social
West Mids Chair @SrebrenicaUK.bsky.social
Trustee britainpalestineproject.org Board @lfpme.bsky.social. Ex-Chair @medicalaidpal.bsky.social
Blogs at Richardburden.com. Own views
Chair @HWBrum.bsky.social
West Mids Chair @SrebrenicaUK.bsky.social
Trustee britainpalestineproject.org Board @lfpme.bsky.social. Ex-Chair @medicalaidpal.bsky.social
Blogs at Richardburden.com. Own views
Disgusting desecration and destruction of Commonwealth War Graves in Gaza .
Having visited the cemeteries in Gaza myself and met the Palestinians who care for them, the enormity of this feels personal for me richardburden.com/2024/11/gaza...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Having visited the cemeteries in Gaza myself and met the Palestinians who care for them, the enormity of this feels personal for me richardburden.com/2024/11/gaza...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Revealed: Israel bulldozed part of Gaza war cemetery containing allied graves
Satellite images and witness testimony show destruction as IDF claims it was forced to take defensive measures
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Disgusting desecration and destruction of Commonwealth War Graves in Gaza .
Having visited the cemeteries in Gaza myself and met the Palestinians who care for them, the enormity of this feels personal for me richardburden.com/2024/11/gaza...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Having visited the cemeteries in Gaza myself and met the Palestinians who care for them, the enormity of this feels personal for me richardburden.com/2024/11/gaza...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Shocking and sad news that Cllr Waseem Zaffar has died. A committed community politician, he made a big contribution to the work of Birmingham City Council, particularly in promoting clean air. Above all to me personally, he was always a supportive friend.RIP www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Tributes to Birmingham politician Waseem Zaffar after sudden death aged 44
Cllr Waseem Zaffar worked in his comunity and was a clean air champion
www.birminghammail.co.uk
January 31, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Shocking and sad news that Cllr Waseem Zaffar has died. A committed community politician, he made a big contribution to the work of Birmingham City Council, particularly in promoting clean air. Above all to me personally, he was always a supportive friend.RIP www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
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Organised. United. Ready to fill the streets with hope and unity.
Share this post to help spread the word. We are growing. We are building. We are #Together.
Share this post to help spread the word. We are growing. We are building. We are #Together.
January 26, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Organised. United. Ready to fill the streets with hope and unity.
Share this post to help spread the word. We are growing. We are building. We are #Together.
Share this post to help spread the word. We are growing. We are building. We are #Together.
My take in Trump’s “Board of Peace“ with detailed analysis from @hlovatt.bsky.social of @ecfr.eu
richardburden.com/2026/01/what...
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What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’? | Richard Burden
An analysis of what the Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ is, who is on it and what it means for our world – from Hugh Lovatt of the ECFR.
richardburden.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:36 PM
My take in Trump’s “Board of Peace“ with detailed analysis from @hlovatt.bsky.social of @ecfr.eu
richardburden.com/2026/01/what...
richardburden.com/2026/01/what...
January 25, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Don Quixote no doubt had many more appealing personal characteristics than Donald Trump has but Trump did devote a lot of his Davos speech to tilting at windmills… literally
January 21, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Don Quixote no doubt had many more appealing personal characteristics than Donald Trump has but Trump did devote a lot of his Davos speech to tilting at windmills… literally
When even Air Force One decides to tell Trump to get off, maybe things are starting to look up after all
January 21, 2026 at 9:52 AM
When even Air Force One decides to tell Trump to get off, maybe things are starting to look up after all
Netanyahu has announced he is joining Trump’s”Board of Peace.” George Orwell’s novel “1984” described a dystopian world where people were taught “War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.”
It is no longer fiction
It is no longer fiction
Trump’s Board of Peace violates the Palestinians’ right to sovereignty in their own land. But it’s not really about Gaza at all . It is about Trump giving himself imperial power to replace the UN globally with his hand-picked friends and family, to make money and to even choose his own successor
My best effort at understanding Trump's Board of Peace and its constituent parts.
This is the Trump Organisation that the UK, Europe and Arab countries are being asked to buy into as an alternative to the UN. Understandably, many are hesitant.
This is the Trump Organisation that the UK, Europe and Arab countries are being asked to buy into as an alternative to the UN. Understandably, many are hesitant.
January 21, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Netanyahu has announced he is joining Trump’s”Board of Peace.” George Orwell’s novel “1984” described a dystopian world where people were taught “War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.”
It is no longer fiction
It is no longer fiction
Bravo Mark Carney 🇨🇦. It needed saying. Thank you for saying it .
“When even one person stops performing… the illusion begins to crack. Friends, it is time for companies and countries to take their signs down.”
— Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney opens Davos remarks with very clear shot at Trump
— Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney opens Davos remarks with very clear shot at Trump
January 20, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Bravo Mark Carney 🇨🇦. It needed saying. Thank you for saying it .
Trump’s Board of Peace violates the Palestinians’ right to sovereignty in their own land. But it’s not really about Gaza at all . It is about Trump giving himself imperial power to replace the UN globally with his hand-picked friends and family, to make money and to even choose his own successor
My best effort at understanding Trump's Board of Peace and its constituent parts.
This is the Trump Organisation that the UK, Europe and Arab countries are being asked to buy into as an alternative to the UN. Understandably, many are hesitant.
This is the Trump Organisation that the UK, Europe and Arab countries are being asked to buy into as an alternative to the UN. Understandably, many are hesitant.
January 20, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Trump’s Board of Peace violates the Palestinians’ right to sovereignty in their own land. But it’s not really about Gaza at all . It is about Trump giving himself imperial power to replace the UN globally with his hand-picked friends and family, to make money and to even choose his own successor
This…
“Early this morning, Israeli forces stormed the UNRWA Headquarters, a United Nations site, in East Jerusalem.”
Statement by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini:
www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
Statement by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini:
www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
January 20, 2026 at 1:50 PM
This…
Yes- West Midlands Police have serious questions to answer about their behaviour. But it is not the whole story. You would not know it from most of the commentary today, but this from @timesofisrael.com provides important context for the Maccabi Tel Aviv issue www.timesofisrael.com/maccabi-tel-...
Maccabi Tel Aviv fined $23,000 over fans’ ‘racist’ behavior in Stuttgart
UEFA also imposes suspended one-game ban on soccer club selling tickets for away match after incident in which supporters chanted defamatory slogans; German police probing disturbances
www.timesofisrael.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Yes- West Midlands Police have serious questions to answer about their behaviour. But it is not the whole story. You would not know it from most of the commentary today, but this from @timesofisrael.com provides important context for the Maccabi Tel Aviv issue www.timesofisrael.com/maccabi-tel-...
Remembering British photojournalist Tom Hurndall who died 22 years ago today. He had been in a coma for 9 months after being shot in the head by an Israeli military sniper as he tried to rescue children from the line of gunfire in Gaza. Love and respect always. #RIPTomHurndall
January 13, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Remembering British photojournalist Tom Hurndall who died 22 years ago today. He had been in a coma for 9 months after being shot in the head by an Israeli military sniper as he tried to rescue children from the line of gunfire in Gaza. Love and respect always. #RIPTomHurndall
Trump’s coup in Venezuela didn’t just break the rules – it showed there aren’t any. We’ll all regret that | Nesrine Malik www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump’s coup in Venezuela didn’t just break the rules – it showed there aren’t any. We’ll all regret that | Nesrine Malik
It’s not just the triumphalism in the White House. Leaders loth to oppose this gangsterism must think how that looks to Putin, Xi and in the UAE, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Trump’s coup in Venezuela didn’t just break the rules – it showed there aren’t any. We’ll all regret that | Nesrine Malik www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
An illegal military strike on Saturday followed by claims that the USA will “run” Venezuela.
Now a renewed threat to seize Greenland over the heads of its people.
When will our leaders here in the UK stop prevaricating and stand up for international law?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Now a renewed threat to seize Greenland over the heads of its people.
When will our leaders here in the UK stop prevaricating and stand up for international law?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Danish PM tells Trump to stop 'threats' against Greenland - BBC News
Mette Frederiksen said the "US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom".
www.bbc.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:53 AM
An illegal military strike on Saturday followed by claims that the USA will “run” Venezuela.
Now a renewed threat to seize Greenland over the heads of its people.
When will our leaders here in the UK stop prevaricating and stand up for international law?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Now a renewed threat to seize Greenland over the heads of its people.
When will our leaders here in the UK stop prevaricating and stand up for international law?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump and Venezuela – 1984 in 2026?
https://richardburden.com/2026/01/trump-and-venezuela-1984-in-2026/
https://richardburden.com/2026/01/trump-and-venezuela-1984-in-2026/
January 4, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Trump and Venezuela – 1984 in 2026?
https://richardburden.com/2026/01/trump-and-venezuela-1984-in-2026/
https://richardburden.com/2026/01/trump-and-venezuela-1984-in-2026/
Trump claims the right to run countries in US’ backyard. Putin and Xi claim same for Russia and China. A world to be divided between 3 superpower dictatorships? Remember Orwell’s 1984? Trouble is that 1984’s Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia superpowers ended up permanently at war with each other too
January 4, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Trump claims the right to run countries in US’ backyard. Putin and Xi claim same for Russia and China. A world to be divided between 3 superpower dictatorships? Remember Orwell’s 1984? Trouble is that 1984’s Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia superpowers ended up permanently at war with each other too
Trump: USA will “run” Venezuela after attack.
UN Charter: “All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state”
The US action is illegal. Starmer must say so
UN Charter: “All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state”
The US action is illegal. Starmer must say so
January 4, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Trump: USA will “run” Venezuela after attack.
UN Charter: “All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state”
The US action is illegal. Starmer must say so
UN Charter: “All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state”
The US action is illegal. Starmer must say so
Beyond disgraceful that Israel’s government is trying to block @medicalaidpal.bsky.social and other NGOs from operating in Gaza and the West Bank. As a former Chair of MAP, I’ve seen its life-saving work first hand and I know the dedication of MAP’s teams Solidarity www.map.org.uk/news/archive...
Despite Israel’s deregistration of humanitarian organisations, MAP vows to continue serving Palestinians - Latest News & Developments - Medical Aid for Palestinians
MAP is resolutely determined to continue our lifesaving humanitarian and medical assistance across the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), despite Israel’s decision to deregister humanitarian organi...
www.map.org.uk
January 1, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Beyond disgraceful that Israel’s government is trying to block @medicalaidpal.bsky.social and other NGOs from operating in Gaza and the West Bank. As a former Chair of MAP, I’ve seen its life-saving work first hand and I know the dedication of MAP’s teams Solidarity www.map.org.uk/news/archive...
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This New Year, we’re celebrating a message of hope and unity.
And in 2026, we’ll march to make it a reality.
Join us – for brighter days ahead. #TogetherAlliance
And in 2026, we’ll march to make it a reality.
Join us – for brighter days ahead. #TogetherAlliance
December 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
This New Year, we’re celebrating a message of hope and unity.
And in 2026, we’ll march to make it a reality.
Join us – for brighter days ahead. #TogetherAlliance
And in 2026, we’ll march to make it a reality.
Join us – for brighter days ahead. #TogetherAlliance
Happy Christmas everyone 🎄🎄🎄
December 25, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Happy Christmas everyone 🎄🎄🎄
Privileged to have been at the Hanukkah service in Birmingham’s Council House today, celebrating the last day of this year’s Festival of Lights. Chag Sameach.
As celebrations come to an end today, we hope that all those who have been celebrating this year had a joyful Hanukkah and we wish you good health.
December 22, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Privileged to have been at the Hanukkah service in Birmingham’s Council House today, celebrating the last day of this year’s Festival of Lights. Chag Sameach.
Netanyahu’s cynical attempt to blame the Bondi beach shootings on Australia’s recognition of Palestine is grotesque. The murders were born of racist hate. Recognising that Palestinians have the same rights as the rest of us is about equal rights for all - the opposite of hate
December 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Netanyahu’s cynical attempt to blame the Bondi beach shootings on Australia’s recognition of Palestine is grotesque. The murders were born of racist hate. Recognising that Palestinians have the same rights as the rest of us is about equal rights for all - the opposite of hate