Winstanley

British

/ ˈwɪnstənlɪ, wɪnˈstænlɪ /

noun

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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Winstanley

Conservative candidate Michael Winstanley, a former mayor of Wigan, is promising to regenerate high streets and reduce road congestion.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

Winstanley said there needed to be "more police on the streets", and that their powers needed to be increased so they could effectively "clamp down".

From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said Winstanley would "make an excellent champion of the area having lived in, worked in and represented the local community for years".

From BBC ● May 20, 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

During that period the sea washed in upon Winstanley and his companions, wetting all their clothing and provisions, and carrying off many of their materials.

From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 by Frederick Whymper

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