The dominant topic across government accounts was the enhancement of UK defence capabilities in the Arctic and High North. The post with the highest engagement was from Keir Starmer, accumulating over 9.2 million views, in which he described comments by Jim Ratcliffe as “Offensive and wrong.”
Three Major Themes
- Defence in the High North: John Healey announced that the UK is “doubling our troop numbers in Norway on a rotating basis” to confront growing Russian aggression.
- Jim Ratcliffe Comments: Keir Starmer stated that “Jim Ratcliffe should apologise” and labeled his comments as “Offensive and wrong.”
- Inclusive Education: Bridget Phillipson stated that the government is building a system where “schools will be inclusive by design” to ensure every child can “achieve and thrive.”
The Ministry of Defence stated that Russia “poses the most significant threat to security in the Arctic and the High North since the end of the Cold War.” John Healey confirmed the UK is “doubling our troop numbers in Norway on a rotating basis” as the nations deter aggression together. Separately, Keir Starmer responded to Jim Ratcliffe, stating that “Britain is a proud, tolerant and diverse country” and that Ratcliffe “should apologise.”
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero highlighted a meeting between Lord Vallance and the IAEA Director General regarding the “UK funding £1.5 million of IAEA nuclear applications projects.” Bridget Phillipson wrote that “schools will be inclusive by design” under Labour. Keir Starmer stated, “I will never walk away from the mandate I was given.” Jo Stevens remarked that the government is “ending the waiting game and delivering real security from day one” for workers.
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