Virginia Blackburn, Daily Express Journalist Profile

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Army bosses being told to shout less at soldiers and be 'more David Beckham'

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Virginia Blackburn

Army bosses being told to shout less at soldiers and be 'more David Beckham' is insaneVirginia Blackburn writers about her experience working with an ex-military man. Share Article Bookmark The King, Colonel In Chief, The Household Cavalry, And The Princess Royal, Colonel The Blues And Roy (Image: Getty)A little while back I had the pleasure and honour of working with an ex-military man and in doing so learned far more about the armed forces than I ever had done in my life.
'Which is it, Gary Lineker – are you thick as mince or should you be prosecuted'

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Virginia Blackburn

Which is it, Gary Lineker – are you thick as mince or should you be prosecuted? Thank goodness Gary Lineker is finally leaving the BBC. Share Article Bookmark OPINIONGary Lineker is thick as mince (Image: Getty )Gary Lineker posted a picture of a rat when talking about Jews and then later claimed he had no idea this was a vile antisemitic trope. If that’s true then he’s as thick as mince; if false he should be prosecuted for race crimes.
'Patrick O'Flynn's life in words of those who knew and loved Brexit legend'

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Virginia Blackburn |Nigel Farage |Leo McKinstry

OPINIONPatrick O'Flynn's death has been met with unanimous sadness on Fleet Street (Image: PA)Unanimous sadness on Fleet Street over exceptional journalist's deathAs news of Patrick O’Flynn’s death spread, the sense of grief and sadness was palpable. An exceptional journalist, all of us who knew and loved him are still in a state of shock.
'Meghan Markle will never bond with Nicola Peltz – egos too big for one room!'

3 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Virginia Blackburn

Meghan Markle will never bond with this celeb – egos too big for one room!Meghan Markle may never have the opportunity to sit down with a very similar woman. Share Article Bookmark OPINIONMeghan Markle might never sit down with a specific celeb (Image: Getty)The parallels between Prince Harry and Brooklyn Beckham grow stronger by the day. Both have very tricky American wives who are a few years older than them; both are estranged from family and friends.
'Writer's six-word Lily Phillips statement that proves tragedy of OnlyFans'

4 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Virginia Blackburn

Writer's six-word Lily Phillips statement that proves tragedy of OnlyFansA writer recently offered her thoughts on porn star Lily Phillips. OPINIONPhillips has boasted about the amount of money she earns on the OnlyFans platform (Image: Instagram/lilyphillip_s)Last week, a writer who seems to have taken leave of her senses said that she was a “tiny bit envious of Lily Phillips”.
'Give Keir Starmer's ghastly tax-grabbers a smack in the chops at ballot box'

1 month ago | express.co.uk | Virginia Blackburn

Give Keir Starmer's ghastly tax-grabbers a smack in the chops at ballot boxIf you can vote in May 1's local elections, take the opportunity to show Labour exactly what you think of this horrific Government. OPINIONKeir Starmer should be sent a clear message in the local elections (Image: PA)So, how are you going to vote tomorrow?
Chinese spy scandal reminds me of one very surprising meeting I had with spooks

1 month ago | express.co.uk | Virginia Blackburn

Chinese spy scandal reminds me of one very surprising meeting I had with spooksOne thing astounded me about real-life spies. OPINIONI had a very interesting meeting with real-life spies (Image: Getty)It was reported this week that Chinese spies have been placing bugs in pubs, park benches and some famous buildings in Whitehall.
'Rachel Reeves and David Lammy show how rubbish politicians have become'

1 month ago | express.co.uk | Virginia Blackburn

It would be unthinkable for many of today's British politicians to have been anywhere near power a few decades ago. 07:01, Thu, Apr 17, 2025 Link copied Bookmark Just what is happening to our political class? Fifteen people, including ex-PM Rishi Sunak’s former aide, have been arrested in connection with alleged betting offences over the date of the last election. Bangladesh has issued an arrest warrant for Tulip Siddiq, though both deny any wrongdoing.
Rachel Reeves and David Lammy show how rubbish politicians have become

1 month ago | msn.com | Virginia Blackburn

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Bizarrely British beach hut row shows exactly who was backbone of our empire

1 month ago | express.co.uk | Virginia Blackburn

Bizarrely British beach hut row shows exactly who was backbone of our empireA truly hilarious tale has showcased the hard-nosed virtue that made Britain great. OPINIONBeach huts in Weymouth (Image: Getty)It would take a heart of stone not to laugh. Lease-holders in a group of chalets on the Dorset coast are up in arms because they say they have been unfairly evicted from their beach huts: a group of women who run the properties in Weymouth are “disgraceful” elderly ladies, they say.