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Jon Burrows

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Leader, Ulster Unionist Party

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544

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42,135

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11,344

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28.5

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5,588 followers

Data last refreshed: June 03, 2026

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@GarethBurns18 @AlexKane221b I support neither Trump or Farage.

Party Politics & Leadership Leadership May 31, 2026 View on X

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@sm060983 @Flange323 @PaulaJaneB It was an agreed skit with this lovely gentleman.

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My article this week in the Belfast Telegraph. Sinn Fein are “having a moment” as the border poll fixation distracts from their focus on issues affecting people’s lives. It’s time to fix Stormont, ...

Party Politics & Leadership Northern Ireland Devolution Public Spending Political Strategy May 31, 2026 View on X

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@Marina__Coyle To be fair - if Paula didn’t hear it she didn’t hear it. The others in the room can state what they heard.

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@PaulaJaneB That is why I worded my post as I did - vital to get clarity. Outrageous conduct by the witness.

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If the chair heard the outrageous language of the witness then a failure to challenge it is reprehensible. The standards of conduct in committees is very important. Robust debate is positive, but a...

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@BelfastBeatnik Yes it’s shocking and unfathomable!

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@BelfastBeatnik Not sure what you mean?

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@cahillbooks @LukeKempner My favourite musical. What a character Thenardier is.

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A great day at the Ballymena show. Well done to Louise Stewart winner of best pig award for Tipsy her Berkshire & to Ballymena Academy’s Samantha Dunlop & Kate McNeilly who are finalists in...

Constituency & Local Issues Farming & Agriculture Animal Welfare May 30, 2026 View on X

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This is an obscene proposition. To deny justice to a victim of rape is neither a rights based approach nor progressive. In facts it is regressive. I met with the Children’s Commissioner recently &a...

Crime, Justice & Policing Victims' Rights Youth Justice May 30, 2026 View on X

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The nation that wants to be the most money-savvy country on Earth https://t.co/SV02TGFFVv

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@Reunify32 Lol

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Always great to see the Farm Families Health Checks van at agriculture shows. Always good to get a blood pressure check! Thank you to Katie & Eileen today for all the work they & their nurs...

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Northern Ireland can be a world class powerhouse. We are already world leading in sectors such as cyber security, fintech and advanced manufacturing. Politics has to unlock the full potential of No...

Science, Technology & Digital Northern Ireland Cyber Security Financial Services Industrial Strategy May 30, 2026 View on X

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If you are at the Ballymena Show today please say hello. Looking forward to a great day celebrating our world leading agri-food industry. No farmers no food. Our farmers are vital to UK food secur...

Constituency & Local Issues Farming & Agriculture Food Security Northern Ireland May 30, 2026 View on X

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@MartinG1492 @SteveAikenUUP Martin the UUP backed remain !

Party Politics & Leadership EU Relations Brexit Aftermath May 30, 2026 View on X

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This engagement should have happened a long time ago. Businesses and entrepreneurs across Northern Ireland create jobs, develop skills, generate tax income and provide vital products and services. ...

Economic Policy & Budget Small Business Northern Ireland Regional Investment May 29, 2026 View on X

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UUP Deputy Leader @Diana_uup & I continued our business engagements today when we visited Donnelly’s in Dungannon. Listening to business to understand obstacles & opportunities is vital, ma...

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Delivery not drama.

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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…

Party Politics & Leadership Feb 04, 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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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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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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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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Ignore the pot holes - talk about border polls. Debate the Middle East, but fail to ensure there is salt in the grit box when people need it. It’s clear politics needs a reset and a relentless focu...

Constituency & Local Issues Feb 01, 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...

Public Engagement & Campaigning May 23, 2026 View on X

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Excellent news. The decision by Commonwealth Games NI to ditch the Ulster Banner was irrational & wrong.

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@LeoVaradkar Our victims and the relatives of the deceased are forced to endure these eulogies by Sinn Fein. Your condemnation and moral clarity is most welcome.

Party Politics & Leadership Feb 22, 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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Ireland should apologise for ‘unjustifiable conduct’ during Troubles, says new UUP leader https://t.co/IXokK0Tz4l

Party Politics & Leadership Feb 15, 2026 View on X

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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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The 1998 Belfast Agreement is explicitly clear on the terms for a referendum. The Northern Ireland Secretary of State has the power to call a referendum only if: ‘……it appears likely to him that a...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform May 15, 2026 View on X

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I’m so proud of our great Northern Ireland champion.

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Rank History

Jun 2026

+1 #76

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 121

N/A 109

Party Politics & Leadership 64

Personal & Human Interest 42

Education & Skills 37

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Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 31 of 124 in UK Politicians

Posts

389

Jon: 810 ↑

Likes

945,164

Jon: 53,377 ↓

Comments

86,667

Jon: 12,601 ↓

Avg Likes

1,195.8

Jon: 65.9 ↓

Avg Comments

184.6

Jon: 15.6 ↓

Score

1,118,498

Jon: 78,579 ↓

Posts/Week

14.0

Jon: 28.5 ↑

Avg Post Length

219 chars

Jon: 237 ↑