The most frequent topic across the analyzed posts was expressions of support for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The post with the highest engagement was from Hilary Benn, which stated the Prime Minister has his “full support” and received over 3,600 likes.
Three Major Themes
- Support for the Prime Minister: Multiple Labour MPs, including Lisa Nandy, Hilary Benn, and Peter Kyle, publicly stated their backing for Keir Starmer. Lisa Nandy stated the Prime Minister “has my full support”, and Peter Kyle posted, “I back Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.”
- Focus on Government Delivery: Several MPs linked their support to the government’s agenda. Peter Kyle noted, “The economy is growing, let’s focus on delivering for the British people.” Emma Reynolds stated the government is “delivering on our promise of change to the British public.”
- Rebuttal of Internal and External Criticism: Some statements directly addressed critics. Heidi Alexander MP stated that @anassarwar “is wrong” regarding the Prime Minister’s leadership. Separately, Jo Stevens addressed “the naysayers and those who underestimate @Keir_Starmer”, stating they are wrong.
A series of coordinated statements from Labour MPs in support of the Prime Minister were posted on the afternoon of February 9th. Hilary Benn stated that “the Prime Minister has my full support.” At the same time, Heidi Alexander MP stated that @anassarwar “is wrong” and that Keir Starmer is the “right person for the job in difficult circumstances.” Peter Kyle wrote, “I back Keir Starmer as Prime Minister,” adding, “The economy is growing, let’s focus on delivering for the British people.” Pat McFadden relayed a message from a constituent to “tell your boss to keep going.” Douglas Alexander posted a message containing only the word “Statement:”. Emma Reynolds stated that Keir Starmer “is leading a government that is delivering on our promise of change.” Lisa Nandy MP added that the Prime Minister “has my full support as he works in difficult circumstances to deliver.”
In the evening, Jo Stevens posted a message directed at “the naysayers and those who underestimate @Keir_Starmer time and time again,” stating, “You were wrong before and you’re wrong this time too.”
Outlook / Emerging Trends
The provided posts focus on current announcements and do not contain explicit statements about future government actions or next steps.
