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Jon Burrows

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96,403

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Leader, Ulster Unionist Party

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883

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62,693

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16,855

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36.0

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5,883 followers

Data last refreshed: August 07, 2026

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A magical night at the Titanic Slipways Festival of Marching Bands, organised by Belfast Bands Forum as part of Fleadh Cheoil. As dusk fell, the Loyal, East Belfast finished the event with The Sash...

Culture, Media & Sport Arts & Culture Northern Ireland Aug 06, 2026 View on X

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Fantastic performance by the Imperial Guards Flute Band this evening at the Titanic Slipways Festival of Marching Bands. A great event celebrating our cultural heritage in a spirit of mutual respec...

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@KellyMatshall Great event here

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Wonderful to support the High Street Hero Awards from Fullan’s Foodhall in the lovely Portglenone. Supporting our high streets is critical for both our economy and our communities.

Constituency & Local Issues Small Business Regional Investment Levelling Up Aug 06, 2026 View on X

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Victims must come first. Today I wrote to the Chief Executive of the Law Society of Northern Ireland urging him to resign. Confidence in the legal profession has been damaged and accountability is ...

Crime, Justice & Policing Victims' Rights Northern Ireland Aug 06, 2026 View on X

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@zics77 Then we need to look at building more capacity.

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Abuse survivor calls on Law Society chief to quit over reference - BBC News https://t.co/lI43I2rbcX

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I’ve signed the petition. Keep the killers in jail. Petition · Petition to stop the early release from jail of PC Andrew Harper's killers - United Kingdom · https://t.co/cKn2dAhYlB https://t.co/o...

Crime, Justice & Policing Sentencing Prison Reform Victims' Rights Aug 05, 2026 View on X

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@naomi_long Appalling abuse.

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Pleased to meet Polish Consul General Grzegorz Sala today. I wanted to express my sincere condolences to the entire Polish community following the tragic double murder in Ballymena last month. We a...

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Parents who wilfully allow their children to endanger themselves and others on e-scooters could and should face consequences. My thoughts on the Nolan Show on Monday. https://t.co/PP20khVDvF

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Good.

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We need to discuss & address the impact on boys & young men of the impact of watching extreme pornography online & listening to some influencers. I hear more & more about the impact...

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There was never any justification for murdering men, women or children. By claiming terrorism was justified because of the “context”, Sinn Féin continue to fuel the mindset that violence can be leg...

Defence & National Security Counter-Terrorism Northern Ireland Aug 05, 2026 View on X

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@WayneKerr56 Thanks

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Belfast Harbour is a powerful example of what Northern Ireland can achieve when we think big, invest in the future & back ambition. We’ve enormous potential to create jobs, attract investment ...

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If the additional expenses relate to maternity costs, they are entirely legitimate. Every profession, including politics, must be compatible with starting a family and supporting women who choose t...

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@BelTel The right decision. This was a serious lapse of judgement.

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Great atmosphere. 👏👏 https://t.co/KnubnQac9N

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Belfast is buzzing and Bronagh Broderick is simply superb at The Thirsty Goat. Great to see so many people enjoying the Fleadh in our capital city. Proud of Northern Ireland. https://t.co/FgW7GQTrJU

Culture, Media & Sport Arts & Culture Northern Ireland Aug 04, 2026 View on X

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RT @afneil: Sunday Times reporting that Mandelson received a taxpayer-funded payoff worth tens of thousands of pounds after being sacked as…

Party Politics & Leadership Feb 07, 2026 View on X

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RT @GeorgeWParker: Tomorrow is the first anniversary of Peter Mandelson's big pre-Washington interview, when he claimed questions about Eps…

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RT @SkyNews: BREAKING: Morgan McSweeney has resigned from his role of chief of staff to the prime minister. 🔗 Read more https://t.co/nShF…

Party Politics & Leadership Feb 08, 2026 View on X

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Nothing exposes performative politics faster than someone claiming they can’t use their own language, only to be told they can and then being unable to do so.

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Gerry Adam’s carried the coffin of Thomas Begley just days after Begley had committed mass murder on the Shankill Road. No developments in a legal case alter the facts about Gerry Adam’s and his af...

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This man is an utter disgrace, as is his wife Eleanor. His eventual sentencing should reflect his complete lack of remorse. https://t.co/JwdTs73oCY

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McFarlane murdered 5 people & injured 60, his life was not dedicated to peace. Similarly, those who carried out the Miami Showband murders before his attack were also depraved criminals. It’s g...

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Chris Hazzard’s selective outrage is staggering. You can’t lecture others about Northern Ireland’s history since 1969 while ignoring the brutal IRA campaign carried out by the military wing of your...

Party Politics & Leadership Jun 13, 2026 View on X

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Except I’m attending an event at Queen’s later today to mark the beginning of the event. I’ll take no lessons on mutual respect from someone who murdered an innocent man in cold blood and, as far a...

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RT @BBCNews: Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour Party over Epstein links https://t.co/C27ZS4qEn5

Party Politics & Leadership Feb 01, 2026 View on X

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RT @SkyNews: BREAKING: Morgan McSweeney has resigned from his role of chief of staff to the prime minister. 🔗 Read more https://t.co/nShF…

Party Politics & Leadership Feb 08, 2026 View on X

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Republic of Ireland - higher house prices, higher mortgage deposits, higher grocery prices, higher utility bills & health charges. No national security. Less economic security (remember UK resc...

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RT @afneil: Sunday Times reporting that Mandelson received a taxpayer-funded payoff worth tens of thousands of pounds after being sacked as…

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Yet there was no alternative to decades of bombing, shooting and firebombing people. Sinn Féin’s authority to make moral pronouncements is fatally undermined until they deal with the IRA’s murdero...

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What a pathetic sight here on the Newtownards Road. Most of the masked youths are under 16 - it’s vital parents are proactive and ensure their children are not out in the street. Disgraceful crimin...

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Ireland should apologise for ‘unjustifiable conduct’ during Troubles, says new UUP leader https://t.co/IXokK0Tz4l

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The answer to the challenges we face is not separation, division or endless constitutional wrangling. It is cooperation, hard work and making the United Kingdom work for all our people. We are bett...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform May 09, 2026 View on X

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In the real world people are worried about their home heating oil costs rather than considering Irish unity. Or wanting a fix for the potholes, rather than wishing for future border polls. Too many...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform Mar 27, 2026 View on X

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RT @BBCNews: Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour Party over Epstein links https://t.co/C27ZS4qEn5

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It’s very difficult for some to accept that the people of Northern Ireland do not want to tear up the constitution. They want the best possible Northern Ireland and not a dangerous leap into the dark.

Constitutional & Electoral Reform Nov 19, 2025 View on X

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Rank History

Aug 2026

+1 #73

Jul 2026

#74

Jun 2026

+3 #74

May 2026

-1 #77

Apr 2026

-1 #76

Mar 2026

+2 #75

Feb 2026

-5 #77

Jan 2026

-10 #72

Dec 2025

-4 #62

Nov 2025

#58

Content Categories

Crime, Justice & Policing 226

N/A 207

Party Politics & Leadership 93

Personal & Human Interest 66

Education & Skills 41

Topics & Themes

Northern Ireland Victims' Rights Sentencing Leadership Schools Youth Justice Ministerial Standards Regional Investment Political Strategy Sport Devolution Counter-Terrorism Gender & Women's Rights Public Spending Online Harms Domestic Abuse Arts & Culture Antisocial Behaviour Hate Crime Broadcasting & Media

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Based on top 31 of 124 in UK Politicians

Posts

542

Jon: 1,363 ↑

Likes

1,393,898

Jon: 83,992 ↓

Comments

120,842

Jon: 19,101 ↓

Avg Likes

1,216.4

Jon: 61.6 ↓

Avg Comments

182.3

Jon: 14.0 ↓

Score

1,635,582

Jon: 122,194 ↓

Posts/Week

14.6

Jon: 36.0 ↑

Avg Post Length

226 chars

Jon: 245 ↑