Richard Branson
@richardbranson.bsky.social
Screw it, let's do it.
Proof it's the real me: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rbranson_richard-branson-richardbransonbskysocial-activity-7267516793689124864--I14
Here's my blog: https://www.virgin.com/branson-
Proof it's the real me: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rbranson_richard-branson-richardbransonbskysocial-activity-7267516793689124864--I14
Here's my blog: https://www.virgin.com/branson-
Keir Starmer is right. The death penalty is never the answer for any country. It’s inhumane, costly & doesn’t deter crime. It has no place in the civilised world. Most of Europe abolished the death penalty decades ago & has been better, safer without it:
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
Starmer rejects MP’s call for referendum on death penalty for criminals
www.independent.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Keir Starmer is right. The death penalty is never the answer for any country. It’s inhumane, costly & doesn’t deter crime. It has no place in the civilised world. Most of Europe abolished the death penalty decades ago & has been better, safer without it:
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
4 former Alabama Supreme Court Justices
2 former State Governors
1 former State Attorney General
1 former Alabama Senator
The District Attorney
The Original Trial Prosecutor
are all calling for a new trial for Toforest Johnson
Why is Alabama still trying to execute him?
www.toforestjohnson.com
2 former State Governors
1 former State Attorney General
1 former Alabama Senator
The District Attorney
The Original Trial Prosecutor
are all calling for a new trial for Toforest Johnson
Why is Alabama still trying to execute him?
www.toforestjohnson.com
Justice For Toforest Johnson
For 24 years, Toforest Johnson has been on Alabama’s death row for a crime he did not commit. The State’s lawyers continue to seek his execution.
www.toforestjohnson.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
4 former Alabama Supreme Court Justices
2 former State Governors
1 former State Attorney General
1 former Alabama Senator
The District Attorney
The Original Trial Prosecutor
are all calling for a new trial for Toforest Johnson
Why is Alabama still trying to execute him?
www.toforestjohnson.com
2 former State Governors
1 former State Attorney General
1 former Alabama Senator
The District Attorney
The Original Trial Prosecutor
are all calling for a new trial for Toforest Johnson
Why is Alabama still trying to execute him?
www.toforestjohnson.com
I join with The Elders in calling for the release of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti from Israeli prison. This is as an important step towards reviving a lasting two-state solution: theelders.org/news/elders-...
The Elders call for Marwan Barghouti’s release to spur moves to two-state solution
The Elders call for the release of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti from Israeli prison as an important step towards reviving a lasting two-state solution.
theelders.org
November 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I join with The Elders in calling for the release of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti from Israeli prison. This is as an important step towards reviving a lasting two-state solution: theelders.org/news/elders-...
(1/3) Hamzah bin Ibrahim is scheduled to be hanged in Singapore tomorrow for a non-violent drug offence, despite giving substantive assistance to investigating authorities: www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/10/13/i...
If disruption is the goal, why execute me? A final letter from death row
Scheduled for execution on 15 October 2025, Hamzah bin Ibrahim accepts responsibility but questions the justice of his sentence. He cooperated with authorities, received a Certificate of Substantive A...
www.theonlinecitizen.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
(1/3) Hamzah bin Ibrahim is scheduled to be hanged in Singapore tomorrow for a non-violent drug offence, despite giving substantive assistance to investigating authorities: www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/10/13/i...
A wonderful day for the hostages & prisoners on both sides being released. Now all parties must do their best to keep the peace. A fair, collaborative two-state solution will be critical to that. A Land For All’s pragmatic framework is the best way to get there: www.virgin.com/branson-fami...
A Land for All is possible | Virgin
Richard Branson discusses 'A Land for All' - a bold and audacious vision that would enable both Israeli Jews and Palestinian Arabs to flourish and prosper on a common understanding of the ground benea...
www.virgin.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
A wonderful day for the hostages & prisoners on both sides being released. Now all parties must do their best to keep the peace. A fair, collaborative two-state solution will be critical to that. A Land For All’s pragmatic framework is the best way to get there: www.virgin.com/branson-fami...
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Lester Holt investigates the urgent case of #RobertRoberson — an innocent Texas father facing execution Oct. 16 for a crime that never happened. Listen to new NBC Dateline podcast trailer here: www.nbcnews.com/thelastappeal
The Last Appeal – an original podcast from Dateline NBC’s Lester Holt
Is Texas about to execute an innocent man? Lester Holt examines Robert Roberson’s controversial death row case.
www.nbcnews.com
September 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Lester Holt investigates the urgent case of #RobertRoberson — an innocent Texas father facing execution Oct. 16 for a crime that never happened. Listen to new NBC Dateline podcast trailer here: www.nbcnews.com/thelastappeal
Hard words are not enough. The West must use all its political, financial, and military means to be taken seriously by Putin. As Edward Lucas put it: “Hit Putin hard now, or attacks will worsen": www.thetimes.com/article/8ca6...
Hit Putin hard now or attacks will worsen
Only by using all its political, financial and military means will the West deter Russian mischief
www.thetimes.com
September 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Hard words are not enough. The West must use all its political, financial, and military means to be taken seriously by Putin. As Edward Lucas put it: “Hit Putin hard now, or attacks will worsen": www.thetimes.com/article/8ca6...
When it comes to Ukraine - the world must listen & act. Ukraine has endured unspeakable losses & its struggle is a test of international resolve. My thoughts on why we must stand for Ukraine, which is fighting the frontlines of global freedom: time.com/7319512/u-n-...
The U.N. Must Listen to President Zelensky and Ukraine
"Now, more than ever, it is vital that Ukraine remains at the forefront of global debate," writes Richard Branson.
time.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
When it comes to Ukraine - the world must listen & act. Ukraine has endured unspeakable losses & its struggle is a test of international resolve. My thoughts on why we must stand for Ukraine, which is fighting the frontlines of global freedom: time.com/7319512/u-n-...
A good news round-up to start the week: www.positive.news/society/good...
September 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
A good news round-up to start the week: www.positive.news/society/good...
(1/2)Time is running out to save an innocent father.
Texas has set an Oct. 16 execution date for Robert Roberson, who has spent more than 20 years on death row for a crime that never occurred. bit.ly/48Qkdzj
Texas has set an Oct. 16 execution date for Robert Roberson, who has spent more than 20 years on death row for a crime that never occurred. bit.ly/48Qkdzj
Stop the Oct. 16 Execution of Robert Roberson
Add to your name to stop Texas from executing an innocent person.
bit.ly
September 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM
(1/2)Time is running out to save an innocent father.
Texas has set an Oct. 16 execution date for Robert Roberson, who has spent more than 20 years on death row for a crime that never occurred. bit.ly/48Qkdzj
Texas has set an Oct. 16 execution date for Robert Roberson, who has spent more than 20 years on death row for a crime that never occurred. bit.ly/48Qkdzj
The ‘war on drugs’ has failed. There’s another way to solve the US fentanyl crisis: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The ‘war on drugs’ has failed. There’s another way to solve the US fentanyl crisis | Letter
Letters: To defeat the cartels, governments should decriminalise personal use and create legal drug markets, says Richard Branson. And Richard Kilroy decries US military action against suspected drug-...
www.theguardian.com
September 15, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The ‘war on drugs’ has failed. There’s another way to solve the US fentanyl crisis: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
How to arm Ukraine for negotiations, and finally bring Russia’s devastating invasion to an end: www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/how-a...
@foreignaffairs.com
@foreignaffairs.com
How to Arm Ukraine for Negotiations
For a durable peace, Trump must get the order of talks right.
www.foreignaffairs.com
September 3, 2025 at 10:40 AM
How to arm Ukraine for negotiations, and finally bring Russia’s devastating invasion to an end: www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/how-a...
@foreignaffairs.com
@foreignaffairs.com
This year alone, Iran has executed at least 841 people already. Signs of a corrupt and inept regime in fear of its own people. The mullahs’ brutality knows no bounds.
www.ohchr.org/en/press-bri...
www.ohchr.org/en/press-bri...
Iran: Call to halt increasing executions and impose moratorium on death penalty
Iranian authorities have executed at least 841 people since the beginning of the year and up until 28 August 2025, according to information gathered by the UN Human Rights Office – ignoring multiple c...
www.ohchr.org
September 1, 2025 at 8:37 AM
This year alone, Iran has executed at least 841 people already. Signs of a corrupt and inept regime in fear of its own people. The mullahs’ brutality knows no bounds.
www.ohchr.org/en/press-bri...
www.ohchr.org/en/press-bri...
Poignant analysis by Lord Hague. Whatever you think of John Bolton – he knows Trump, and he knows Putin. And he was targeted for his sharp criticism of the current US approach to Russia. Americans should be able to agree to disagree without fear of retribution: www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
John Bolton raid is a chilling sign of rule by vendetta
Former US security adviser was courageous in his criticisms of Trump’s approach to Putin — his treatment is alarming
www.thetimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Poignant analysis by Lord Hague. Whatever you think of John Bolton – he knows Trump, and he knows Putin. And he was targeted for his sharp criticism of the current US approach to Russia. Americans should be able to agree to disagree without fear of retribution: www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Brilliant to see Senegal eliminate eye disease trachoma as a public health issue. Sightsavers (a Virgin Unite partner) worked with Senegal’s ministry of health to deliver 4.2mil doses of antibiotics & provide 30k operations for patients with advanced trachoma: www.sightsavers.org/news/2025/07...
Senegal reaches historic milestone by eliminating trachoma | News | Sightsavers
Thanks to support from Sightsavers and other organisations, millions of people in Senegal are no longer at risk from losing their sight to the eye disease.
www.sightsavers.org
August 22, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Brilliant to see Senegal eliminate eye disease trachoma as a public health issue. Sightsavers (a Virgin Unite partner) worked with Senegal’s ministry of health to deliver 4.2mil doses of antibiotics & provide 30k operations for patients with advanced trachoma: www.sightsavers.org/news/2025/07...
The death penalty is bad business for California. Very compelling piece by Matthew Stepka highlighting why Governor Newsom should commute his state’s death sentences: www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...
California’s death penalty is bad business. Newsom can help dismantle it | Opinion
“California death penalty prosecutions in the last five years alone have led to court costs of more than $300 million.”
www.sacbee.com
August 20, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The death penalty is bad business for California. Very compelling piece by Matthew Stepka highlighting why Governor Newsom should commute his state’s death sentences: www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...
(1/5) The humanitarian response movement is underfunded, overstretched and under attack: www.unocha.org/news/world-h...
World Humanitarian Day: Attacks on aid workers hit another record, humanitarians call for urgent action
(Geneva/New York, 19 August 2025): A shocking new record of 383 aid workers killed in 2024 must be a wake-up call to protect all civilians in confli
www.unocha.org
August 19, 2025 at 10:23 AM
(1/5) The humanitarian response movement is underfunded, overstretched and under attack: www.unocha.org/news/world-h...
Encouraging to see the UK government plan to bring more Gazan children to the UK for treatment. Immensely proud of Project Pure Hope (which we support through Virgin Unite) for helping to bring more Gazan children to the UK for urgent medical care: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government plans to bring more Gazan children to UK for treatment
The government says it is working
www.bbc.co.uk
August 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Encouraging to see the UK government plan to bring more Gazan children to the UK for treatment. Immensely proud of Project Pure Hope (which we support through Virgin Unite) for helping to bring more Gazan children to the UK for urgent medical care: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Important read on the forgotten war in Sudan and the breakdown of the international order: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
The Most Nihilistic Conflict on Earth
Sudan’s devastating civil war shows what will replace the liberal order: anarchy and greed.
www.theatlantic.com
August 12, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Important read on the forgotten war in Sudan and the breakdown of the international order: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
A persuasive look at why A Land For All offers the most compelling pathway to peace in Palestine and Israel:
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Forget the two-state solution. This Israeli-Palestinian group offers another path to peace
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www.haaretz.com
August 2, 2025 at 11:31 AM
A persuasive look at why A Land For All offers the most compelling pathway to peace in Palestine and Israel:
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Russia and Ukraine must seek a proper framework for talks, says Juan Manuel Santos, chair of @theelders.bsky.social
economist.com/by-invitatio...
economist.com/by-invitatio...
Russia and Ukraine must seek a proper framework for talks, says Juan Manuel Santos
Others with a stake in Ukraine’s security and relations with Russia must stay engaged too, argues the Nobel Peace Prize winner
economist.com
July 31, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Russia and Ukraine must seek a proper framework for talks, says Juan Manuel Santos, chair of @theelders.bsky.social
economist.com/by-invitatio...
economist.com/by-invitatio...
(1/2) The latest round of US tariffs imposed on Brazil is a blatant example of wielding economic power as a blunt instrument to pervert the course of justice. Coupled with sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes - a direct attack on Brazil’s sovereignty.
President Announces Trade Deal With South Korea
www.nytimes.com
July 31, 2025 at 10:08 AM
(1/2) The latest round of US tariffs imposed on Brazil is a blatant example of wielding economic power as a blunt instrument to pervert the course of justice. Coupled with sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes - a direct attack on Brazil’s sovereignty.
(1/3) Only 10 days left for Putin to act. On Monday, President Trump announced he would shorten the deadline for Putin to come to the negotiating table over Ukraine to 10 to 12 days. If Putin doesn’t respond, the US would introduce steep tariffs on nations buying Russian oil, gas, & other resources.
July 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
(1/3) Only 10 days left for Putin to act. On Monday, President Trump announced he would shorten the deadline for Putin to come to the negotiating table over Ukraine to 10 to 12 days. If Putin doesn’t respond, the US would introduce steep tariffs on nations buying Russian oil, gas, & other resources.
The two-state solution needs global affirmation, says Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein theelders.org/news/two-sta...
@theelders.bsky.social
@theelders.bsky.social
The two-state solution needs global affirmation
Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein urges the international community to back a concrete two-state solution grounded in equality, ending occupation, and ensuring sovereignty and dignity for both Palestinians and Is...
theelders.org
July 30, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The two-state solution needs global affirmation, says Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein theelders.org/news/two-sta...
@theelders.bsky.social
@theelders.bsky.social
There must be a ceasefire. Remaining hostages must be returned. The killing of civilians must end. And Israelis and Palestinians must come together to speak about two states on one homeland - the only option for lasting peace and long-term prosperity www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYxC...
A Land for All is possible
YouTube video by Richard Branson
www.youtube.com
July 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
There must be a ceasefire. Remaining hostages must be returned. The killing of civilians must end. And Israelis and Palestinians must come together to speak about two states on one homeland - the only option for lasting peace and long-term prosperity www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYxC...