semi-retired PR/Public Affairs consultant... now free to comment on local and national political issues.
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Alan Burnside retweeted
“Being a CNC officer is about more than simple policing. Not every shift will be busy. But each one is of national importance.” cnc.jobs/police-officers/ #JobLikeNoOther
Alan Burnside retweeted
Another big day for #standingupforjournalism in Northern Ireland. Thanks to all involved for the support so ably led by our union and please add your support too!
Media industry, trade unions & politicians all stand up for journalism in Northern Ireland and challenge the increasing violent threats to press freedom -
nuj.org.uk/news/northern-ire… #standupforjournalism #NUJ #media #NorthernIreland
Alan Burnside retweeted
Academia today. One step away from book burning.
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Alan Burnside retweeted
A bishop who confronted the IRA and Martin McGuinness...
irishpeaceprocess.blog/2020/…
Alan Burnside retweeted
Well done Team @EdwardsandCo_ another great team effort for @bowelcanceruk
🤳 What an amazing effort from our staff today in the #TwoPointSixChallenge in aid of @bowelcanceruk !
Check out some of the activities and there is still time to donate justgiving.com/fundraising/e…
More than ever we are stronger together #teambowelcancer
🏆Well done again🏆
Alan Burnside retweeted
23 April 1986
Hazlett, James (54)
Royal Ulster Constabulary
Off duty. Shot outside his home, Bryansford Road, Newcastle County Down
Alan Burnside retweeted
12 April 2020
Happy Easter everyone
Happy 10th birthday @Justice_NI
Different day for everyone
#StayAtHome
Thanks to all on the front line
Alan Burnside retweeted
Robin Swann continues to act solely in the health interests of everyone in NI by calling in help from the MOD. Contrast his leadership with that of SF. It’s simply a matter of life and death- there’s only one option. Do the right thing- support Robin #StaySafe @uuponline
Alan Burnside retweeted
Today we fondly remember Constable Ronan Kerr, our last @PoliceServiceNI colleague to be murdered this day 2011. Our thoughts continue to be with his loving mother and family. #LestWeForget @ChiefConPSNI @naomi_long @NIPolicingBoard
Alan Burnside retweeted
Remembering The Three Scottish Soldiers, from 1st Battalion The Royal Highland Fusiliers, brutally murdered whilst off duty, by the cowardly PIRA on this day in 1971
John McCaig, aged 17
Joseph McCaig, aged 18
Dougald McCaughey, aged 23
Lest we ever Forget 🏴🇬🇧
Alan Burnside retweeted
It is always difficult to single individual incidents but Constable Stephen Carroll’s murder this day in 2009, will always stand out as the first @PoliceServiceNI officer to be murdered. A tragic day for his family, colleagues and all of society. #LestWeForget @ChiefConPSNI
Alan Burnside retweeted
Gross defamation of the RUC in Irish Times: "Harding and history" irishtimes.com/opinion/lette… via @ITLetters
Alan Burnside retweeted
This is absolute nonsense. Whoever complained or manufactured this “story” should be ashamed of themselves. Grow up. Also, I’m signing up to the @mssocietyuk @mssocietyNI event! 🧡#Belfast #charity #fundraiser – at Belfast, Northern Ireland
The MS Society has apologised for a tweet that called on people to help “turn the streets of Belfast orange” before its sponsored walk through the city
thirdsector.co.uk/ms-society…
Alan Burnside retweeted
“I didn’t know what to expect before joining the CNC but now I realise I’m part of a unique national firearms response, which makes me proud.” cnc.jobs/police-officers/ #JobLikeNoOther
Alan Burnside retweeted
Any colour you want as long as it's a rainbow thecritic.co.uk/any-colour-y… "Alliance is increasingly in thrall to woke activists, who not only see traditional institutions and values as outdated and embarrassing but as intolerable and inexcusable."
Alan Burnside retweeted
SF: "And it now seems that Micheal Martin's plan is to deny the people what they voted for. That is an arrogant and untenable position, given the strength of Sinn Fein's mandate."
75% did not vote for SF. Actually, that gives any coalition the option putting SF vote in context.
Alan Burnside retweeted
2016 RoI such a wonderful progressive country even unionists, post Brexit, will realise they’re better off with us.
2020 RoI is such a social welfare disaster we need Venezuela-style SF to change things ps we want a border poll so that North can lose the NHS and embrace the chaos
Alan Burnside retweeted
I highlighted the RHI Inquiry in NI and issues around the abuse of office by special advisers, and asked @cabinetofficeuk re assurances that SpAds can’t direct civil servants and civil servants are empowered to say No when necessary
theguardian.com/politics/202…