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Winstanley

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/ ˈwɪnstənlɪ, wɪnˈstænlɪ /

noun

  1. Gerrard. ?1609–60, English radical; leader of the Diggers (1649–50) and author of the pamphlet The Law of Freedom in a Platform (1652)

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Key executives including co-owner Behdad Eghbali and sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Joe Shields were in Australia.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

Winstanley said: "We want to make sure that the people who need to be are here as well, and are contributing to society and paying those taxes which help to grow the economy."

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

Winstanley, who was mayor of Wigan in 2010, was described by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch as "an excellent champion of the area having lived in, worked in and represented the local community for years".

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

Radley was appointed following a competitive executive recruitment process led by Bloom Sports Partners and was interviewed by women's chief executive Aki Mandhar alongside co‑sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart.

From BBC May 12, 2026

Mrs. Winstanley received me like a second daughter, and the bluff jolly squire patted me on the head with kindly welcome.

From The Fortunes of Philippa A School Story by Angela Brazil

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