Allan Burns

Accelerating

[Allan Burns @thisblokeon]

@louistheroux stop mucking about and get Uma Thurman on

[Allan Burns @thisblokeon]

@triclassified Prygozhyn grilled the sausages at Pootins BBQ guys, obvs.

[MAGA Cult Slayer @MAGACult2]

Whoever is doing these, keep up the fantastic work!

[Allan Burns @thisblokeon]

Hi How can I get hold of (harder) screws for this? Thanks

[Edi Rama @ediramaal]

https://t.co/WlIb8ZvFbC

Ooopsss… Mr.@Nigel_Farage himself has just challenged me on the facts!

What an honor — for a “giant man,” as he described me (meaning, of course, from a “tiny country”) — to earn the attention of Britain’s unrivaled virtuoso of headline politics.

He said — and I quote:
“I tell you what, Mr. Rama, did you know one in 50 Albanians in Britain are in prison? So show some goodwill and take them all back tomorrow, because this is hypocrisy.”

Well, Mr. Farage — let me return the challenge with something unusually boring in your line of work: actual numbers.

That “one in 50 Albanians are in prison” claim? It’s not a fact. It’s bonkers. A classic from the post-truth Brexit playbook: “If it sounds scary, it must be true.”

Guess what? When the numbers are actually run — surprise! — even if we assumed every Albanian currently in prison is guilty (and in fact, many are caught up in an outdated and restrictive visa system), the rate of criminality among Albanians in the UK would be no higher than — and likely lower than — that of the British population itself.

Now, since we both seem to cherish “goodwill” and are clearly allergic to “hypocrisy,” here’s my offer:

Let’s both bring our numbers to the table. If your “one in 50” claim holds water — I will personally commit to taking them all back. That’s not a competing headline — it’s a public pledge.

But if your scary stat turns out to be just tabloid fuel, then no apology needed. No drama. Instead, you’ll come to Albania — as my guest of honor.

You’ll get real sun, real hospitality, and even more real facts — about Albania and its fabulous people. And all I ask in return is the simplest public pledge from you, made while enjoying our country: next time someone badmouths Albanians, you’ll be the first to tell them — in your histrionic way — not to do it again.

So what do you say? One fact-check for a full deportation — or a full vacation, with some of the warmest people you’ll ever meet.

Come on, Nigel. If you lose on a fact check, you’ll still win a whole nation of friends for life.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

[Allan Burns @thisblokeon]

@GOVUK I’ma British citizen who is far more interested in how the Gov has continued to seek arms to Israel and failed to call out genocide and contravention of international law. Didn’t like bobs choice of words, but let’s be real, his hands are cleaner than yours.

[Allan Burns @thisblokeon]

@MarkJac73396940 @TheRockRevival_ @RaviSinghKRO What Phil said

[Allan Burns @thisblokeon]

@campbellclaret This is what I get when I trying to respond to a post in my feed, how bent is Twitter now @RestIsPolitics ?

[Peter Oborne @OborneTweets]

Somebody needs to tell the Economist that, according to latest testimony from US intelligence, Iran does not harbour any nuclear weapons ("nukes"). The Economist has made similiar misleading claims in the past.

[Allan Burns @thisblokeon]

@RestIsPolitics question: How can Britain (Keir Starmer) possibly justify defending Israel in the Iran conflict at this point in time

[BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ @mmpadellan]

In case you missed it, Iran's lead negotiator Shemkhani said TWO WEEKS AGO Iran was ready to commit to NEVER having a nuclear weapon, but Mr. Art of The Deal trump didn't make it happen, he let Israel bomb the guy instead.

Useless fucking idiot.

[Allan Burns @thisblokeon]

@RestIsPolitics we’re sending military to defend Israel?! Emegancy podcast please.

[Allan Burns @thisblokeon]

@10DowningStreet please don’t send military resources to defend Israel on my account. British citizen. Not anti-Semitic, just think present Israeli government is rotten and dangerous.

[Greg Stoker @gregjstoker]

Veteran arrests have begun… of 80 year olds…

[Allan Burns @thisblokeon]

@RickyHale_ Got any evidence about that last bit?

[Lady Jaujau @ladyjaujau]

I remember how you @JDVance dared lecturing us, European people, on free speech at the Munich Conference. Look at you now. 🤦
https://t.co/TbWPj4cWXZ

[Allan Burns @thisblokeon]

@TheNewsAgents disgusted at your Bannon feature. He got everything he wanted and you let him for ratings. @campbellclaret have you got a spare sick bag ?

[JmRoyle #LFC #YNWA #BLM #RejoinEU @MyArrse]

Israeli Army Officers are resigning in droves:

41 Israeli army officers have refused to serve any longer in ‘unnecessary, eternal war’ in Gaza which they say is 'clearly illegal’ and have all signed letters of resignation to Netanyahu.
https://t.co/vGjuSfJJ3i