Richard Burgon
Richard Burgon is a British Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Leeds East since 2015. Known for his strong advocacy on social justice issues, Burgon has been vocal about the impacts of government policies on vulnerable populations. Recently, he expressed opposition to proposed cuts to disability benefits, labeling them as 'cruel' and questioning the morality behind such measures, highlighting his commitment to protecting the rights of those in need.
Born on Apr 19, 1980 (45 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,164 | $2,700,000 | 1,319$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 33,164 | $2,700,000 | 1,319$ |
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Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Richard Burgon joined other politicians in warning of the imminent threat of US military intervention in Venezuela.
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Spain:
Richard Burgon is a left-wing MP who has publicly called for Keir Starmer to take immediate action to stabilize his government.
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United Kingdom:
Richard Burgon, the Labour MP who has tabled the bill in parliament, said that fossil fuel giants have driven us to the cliff edge of climate catastrophe.
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Luxembourg:
Richard Burgon attributed the Labour party's defeat to cuts in disability benefits and heating grants.
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Croatia:
Labour MP Richard Burgon criticized the party leadership for underperforming in the elections.
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Canada:
Labour MP Richard Burgon said the results had to be seen as a wake up call for the government.
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Ireland:
Richard Burgon described the proposed cuts as cruel and called for them to be dropped.
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