The most frequent topic was the decision to scrap the two-child limit. The post with the highest engagement was from Bridget Phillipson, receiving over 203,000 views, in which she announced that Labour MPs had voted to scrap the policy.
Three Major Themes
- Scrapping the Two-Child Limit: Bridget Phillipson announced that “Labour MPs voted to scrap the two child limit” and stated the move puts Labour on course to “drive the biggest reduction of child poverty in a single Parliament.”
- Economic Growth and Cost of Living: Peter Kyle stated that “economic growth is the key to tackling the cost of living” and emphasised that international partnerships are “vital.”
- Prison Staff Protection: David Lammy announced he accepted “the recommendations in full” from an independent review by Jonathan Hall KC regarding the protection of prison staff.
Bridget Phillipson announced that “Labour MPs voted to scrap the two child limit,” noting that the Tories and Reform voted against it. She later stated she attended a fundraiser “shortly after voting.” David Lammy confirmed he accepted “the recommendations in full” from the independent review regarding prison staff safety. Defra UK noted that the “IPBES meeting in Manchester” is uniting scientists to tackle biodiversity loss.
Peter Kyle posted that “economic growth is the key to tackling the cost of living.” Liz Kendall stated that Barnsley is “paving the way” in showing how AI can boost business. Emma Reynolds for Wycombe announced she “opened IPBES12” in Manchester and welcomed a “fourth arrest in connection to Kidlington.” Jo Stevens announced the Welsh Labour Government is providing a “15% discount on business rates” for hospitality businesses. The Northern Ireland Office shared a statement on the “two year anniversary” of the restoration of the Assembly.
Outlook / Emerging Trends
Jo Stevens stated that the Welsh Labour Government is providing a “15% discount on business rates in 2026-27.” Emma Reynolds for Wycombe stated: “We will stamp out this illegal behaviour wherever it occurs by increasing enforcement funding, deploying more officers and imposing tougher penalties for offenders.”
