The most frequent topic was the Ministry of Justice’s response to data sharing issues with a third-party company, covered in four posts. The post with the highest engagement was from the Home Office, which stated that it is “only fair that migrants with an income or sizeable assets will have to contribute to the cost of their stay, not the taxpayer.”
Three Major Themes
- Ministry of Justice Data Sharing: The Ministry of Justice announced that HMCTS has stopped sharing data with CourtsDesk due to data protection issues. The department clarified that journalists’ right of access to court information has not been affected and that a new licensing route for third-party data re-use will be set out shortly.
- Railway Policy Changes: Heidi Alexander MP announced that the government is lowering the minimum age limit for train drivers from 20 to 18. Jo Stevens supported the move, noting that @ASLEFunion have long campaigned for this. Separately, Heidi Alexander stated that they are nationalising train operating companies at a rate of one every 3 months.
- Energy Initiatives: The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, alongside @GBEgovuk, published the Local Power Plan, described as the biggest investment in community energy in British history. The department also announced Britain’s biggest-ever clean energy auction, securing 14.7GW of power. Additionally, Jo Stevens stated that Ynni Cymru is partnering with Great British Energy to supercharge local projects in Wales.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announced it had published the Local Power Plan, described as the “biggest investment in community energy in British history.” The department also announced Britain’s “biggest-ever clean energy auction” which secured 14.7GW of power. The Home Office stated that it is “only fair that migrants with an income or sizeable assets will have to contribute to the cost of their stay.” Liz Kendall announced the launch of a “new campaign to support parents” with tools to talk to their children about their online activities. For National Apprenticeship Week, the Department for Work and Pensions noted that the Work and Pensions Secretary visited @TfL who have announced over 150 apprenticeships.
Jo Stevens stated the government is “banning exploitative zero-hours contracts.” She also announced that “Ynni Cymru is partnering with Great British Energy” to advance a clean energy revolution in Wales. Stevens commented that “allowing 18 year olds to become train drivers is good news.” Separately, Emma Reynolds reported it was “great to meet so many dedicated apprentices at Severn Trent.”
Heidi Alexander MP announced the government is “lowering the minimum age limit for train drivers from 20 to 18.” Later, she stated she was the “first woman to ever give the George Bradshaw Address.” Bridget Phillipson stated she was “heartbroken to hear about the stabbings at a school in Brent.” The Ministry of Justice issued a series of posts stating that “HMCTS has stopped sharing data with CourtsDesk” due to data protection issues, but clarified that “Journalists’ right of access to court information has not been affected.” Jo Stevens commented that Jeffrey Epstein’s “victims must always be our first priority.” Peter Kyle posted, “Touch down Stockholm 🇸🇪”.
Outlook / Emerging Trends
The Ministry of Justice stated that a “new licensing route for third-party data re-use will be set out shortly.” Separately, Heidi Alexander MP stated that “we nationalise the train operating companies at a rate of one every 3 months.”
