Mike Burnett

Follow Villa/Bears/Shakespeare/Van Gogh/History/EU Reform/EU Public Procurement Cllr @wandsworth 5 years/Candidate GE 1997 @CVConservatives and EP West Mids UK

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

My feelings #Brexit - stood @conservatives to serve the West Midlands @Europarl_EN + help #EU work better. Was inspired by my A Level history teacher - when I asked him why he applied for a senior job he said “Because I can do the job as well as anyone else”

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

No change in my thoughts 10 years on from the #EU referendum #Brexit - the car sticker which I displayed for a while

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

@SolihullCollege Thanks Barbara for making me welcome @SolihullCollege and valuing my contribution as a governor

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

A reminder of a very moving moment 25 years ago today when I saw a total solar eclipse in northern Zimbabwe - felt almost like one of our ancient ancestors as the eclipse progressed when - as they believed - "a crocodile ate the sun"

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

Enjoyable holiday last week and a very positive message from Albania in Europe Week #EU @EUinAlbania #Albania

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

A reminder on Europe Day that in a world of power blocs such as America, China, Russia, India it is essential for #EU - and UK - to recall Benjamin Franklin's words “If we do not hang together, we will assuredly hang separately” @EU_Commission @EUCouncil @Europarl_EN

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

An excellent day visiting the Titanic Exhibition at the NEC https://t.co/bH1zzyMx84 - recalled informative visits to @TitanicBelfast and @TitanicCobh in 2022

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

Royal visit clearly positive but a sideshow to what is most important to UK - closer relations with #EU - what happens in Europe has mattered to Britain for the past 500 years

[British Embassy Washington @UKinUSA]

🇬🇧🇺🇸 Centuries of history. A future built together.

The President and First Lady welcomed Their Majesties to the @WhiteHouse today, marking the formal opening of their historic State Visit.

As America celebrates its 250th year, the United Kingdom and the United States look ahead together – united by shared history, values, and ambition.

President Trump said: “In the centuries since we won our independence, Americans have had no closer friends than the British. We share that same root. We speak the same language. We hold the same values, and together our warriors have defended the same extraordinary civilization under twin banners of red, white and blue.”

#America250 #GreaterTogether #StateVisit2026

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

An ever relevant quote from "Measure for Measure" #ShakespeareBirthday
"But man, proud man,
Dressed in a little brief authority,
Most ignorant of what he's most assured….
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
As make the angels weep"

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

A very enjoyable evening listening to the views of @GeoffreyBoycott on a wide range of topics
https://t.co/KYd2NO4qak

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

A spectacular painting of an eruption of Mount Vesuvius - the highlight of an excellent day yesterday @ComptonVerney - also including the Brueghel and Rembrandt exhibition

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

Maybe there is a case for women-only carriages - as is done in Japan in rush hour metro https://t.co/GKggtkYWfk
@jessphillips

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

Very enjoyable day in Hay on Wye last Thursday - highlight was a very informative castle tour

[Hay Tourist Info @hayonwyewebsite]

The printed Hay Brochure 2025/26 is now available!

[European Movement @EMInternational]

Mario Draghi’s call is clear: Europe’s future lies in standing united. 🇪🇺

It is the time to come together and build a stronger, more sovereign and resilient Europe for its citizens!

[Guy Verhofstadt @guyverhofstadt]

All surveys indicate the same: Europeans of all countries want to strengthen and federalize the European Union..its the only way forward to survive in this ‘New Age of Empires’ dominated by Trump, Xi and Putin…what are our national leaders waiting for ?

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

Closer “hanging together” would be to create a state (Federal Republic of Europe} #EU + UK/EEA states and a defence arm – European members @NATO + Austria/Cyprus/Ireland/Malta
@kajakallas @eucopresident @EUCouncil @EP_President @Europarl_EN

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

Closer “hanging together” would be to create a state (Federal Republic of Europe} #EU UK/EEA states and a defence arm - @NATO + Austria/Cyprus/Ireland/Malta
@10DowningStreet @Keir_Starmer @SecGenNATO @EmmanuelMacron @_FriedrichMerz @bundeskanzler @vonderleyen @EU_Commission

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

Closer “hanging together” would be to create a state (Federal Republic of Europe} #EU UK/EEA states and a defence arm - @NATO + Austria/Cyprus/Ireland/Malta
@10DowningStreet @Keir_Starmer @SecGenNATO @EmmanuelMacron @_FriedrichMerz @bundeskanzler @vonderleyen @EU_Commission

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

NEW YEAR MESSAGE 2026
Venezuela reminds us of a world of power blocs – America, China, Russia, India – so essential for UK to be close to our neighbourhood power bloc #EU and EU to recall Benjamin Franklin's words
“If we do not hang together, we will assuredly hang separately”

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

Hanging together means having an #EU common energy policy and a fully funded European defence and security as part of @NATO

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

NEW YEAR MESSAGE 2026
Venezuela reminds us of a world of power blocs – America, China, Russia, India – so essential for UK to be close to our neighbourhood power bloc #EU and EU to recall Benjamin Franklin's words
“If we do not hang together, we will assuredly hang separately”

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

NEW YEAR MESSAGE 2026
Venezuela reminds us of a world of power blocs – America, China, Russia, India – so essential for UK to be close to our neighbourhood power bloc #EU and EU to recall Benjamin Franklin's words
“If we do not hang together, we will assuredly hang separately”

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

Interesting series but didn't see any reference to one of the most shocking events - more than 1 million dead from starvation and 1 million needing to emigrate to survive (25% of the population) - including two of my great-great grandparents #AnGortaMór #IrishFamine

[David Olusoga @DavidOlusoga]

My new series - Empire With David Olusoga - starts 9pm on @BBCTwo. Whole series on @BBCiPlayer from tonight.

[Mike Burnett @MikeBurnettSol]

A very enjoyable day on Saturday - 60th anniversary event @uniofwarwick - a reminder of what changed my life with exchange scheme study in 1973 @AmherstCollege, travel around the United States and the opening of the Warwick Arts Centre in 1974