Dominant topics included regional investment, foreign affairs, and asylum reform. The post with the highest engagement was from Yvette Cooper, regarding a terrorist attack in Islamabad.
Three Major Themes
- Regional Investment: Rachel Reeves affirmed the economic plan involves investment in all parts of the country. The Wales Office announced a Welsh neighbourhood will receive £20m in UK Government Pride in Place funding, with local people deciding on the spend.
- Foreign Affairs: Yvette Cooper expressed shock at the attack in Islamabad, stating the UK stands with Pakistan. The Attorney General’s Office reported that the Attorney General expressed condolences to the victims of the attack at Bondi beach.
- Asylum Policy: Shabana Mahmood MP announced she has “ended the use of taxis for medical appointments” and intends to remove incentives for illegal migration.
Rachel Reeves stated that the government is delivering “Investment in all parts of our country” to address regional disparities. Shabana Mahmood MP noted she has “ended the use of taxis for medical appointments” within the asylum system. Regarding international security, Yvette Cooper stated the “UK stands with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism” following the attack in Islamabad. The Attorney General’s Office confirmed the Attorney General “expressed his sincere condolences to the victims” of the Bondi beach attack. Separately, the Wales Office announced that a neighbourhood in Tredegar will receive “£20m in UK Government Pride in Place funding”.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport posted “Wishing @TeamGB the best of luck” for the Winter Olympics. They also highlighted how the Games demonstrate why the government has “invested millions into both helping athletes on the world stage, and grassroots sports facilities”. Jo Stevens highlighted what “our two Labour Governments delivered for Wales this week”.
Outlook / Emerging Trends
Shabana Mahmood MP stated she will “remove the incentives that draw illegal migrants to Britain”. The Wales Office confirmed that regarding new funding, “Local people will have the opportunity themselves to decide how that money should be spent”.
